At Anglian Water, our values are that together, we will: Build trust, do the right thing, and we are always exploring.
Within the Chief Engineer’s Office, our Commissioning team plays a critical role in bringing new water and water recycling assets to life. From testing systems for the first time to ensuring safe, efficient handover into operations, we help deliver high-performing infrastructure that serves millions of customers.
Working across capital projects and alongside our Alliance partners, we’re at the forefront of innovation, ensuring new treatment works and systems operate reliably, safely and efficiently from day one.
This is a hands-on, site-based role where you’ll support the delivery of commissioning activities across a range of exciting water and water recycling projects.
You’ll work closely with experienced Commissioning Engineers, gaining exposure to the full project lifecycle while building the skills needed to progress into a Commissioning Engineer role.
- Supporting the commissioning of new treatment works and systems, ensuring assets are safe, reliable and ready for operation
- Assisting in the development of commissioning plans, documentation and test procedures
- Carrying out factory and site acceptance testing (FAT & SAT)
- Supporting wet commissioning activities and optimisation of Water and Water Recycling treatment processes
- Work with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, seamless integration of new assets into live operational networks.
- Helping to produce handover documentation, ensuring all assets meet required standards before transfer to operations
- Working closely with construction, design and operational teams to integrate commissioning with project delivery
- Supporting training of operational teams on new assets and systems
This role offers a unique opportunity to gain practical experience across cutting-edge infrastructure projects while contributing to essential services for our customers.
Over a minimum period of 12 months, you will have the opportunity to build skills, knowledge and experience to become a Commissioning Engineer (CE).
We’re looking for someone with a strong technical foundation and a passion for learning and developing in an engineering environment:
- Experience working with Water or Water Recycling process with a good knowledge of the processes themselves
- Completed an LTO
- Strong problem-solving skills and a practical, hands-on approach
- Good IT skills and ability to work with technical documentation
- Full UK driving licence
- A proactive attitude with a strong willingness to learn and develop
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We invest in your development and support your career growth:
- Bonus scheme
- Private healthcare
- Double-matched pension scheme (up to 7%)
- Up to 26 days annual leave, increasing with service
- Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing
- Structured development and career progression opportunities
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.
If you’re looking to build a career in commissioning and want to work on impactful projects that matter—apply today.
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