Commissioning Engineer

Working here isn’t just a job. You can advance your career at Avove, and we’ll reward you with a range of benefits that recognise great work.  We provide full training and continuous development to help you reach your potential. We strive to create an inclusive working environment where everyone can be themselves. Join us and take the next step towards a fulfilling career.

About the role…

We’re a key partner in the Northumbrian Water Group Living Water Enterprise (LWE) helping deliver a £3.6 billion investment programme. As we embark on this exciting 12-year design and build framework, we are looking for a Commissioning Engineer to join the team.

This is a full-time permanent role, based from our Durham office and working from home on a hybrid basis.

Please note: a full valid driving licence is a pre-requisite for this role.

What will your day look like…

•    Produce commissioning documentation including commissioning plans, sequences, test records, and contribute to EICA related quality planning and ITPs.
•    Review and sign off commissioning RAMS and associated documentation to ensure compliance and readiness.
•    Maintain and update programme information, providing feedback on progress and highlighting events requiring commercial support.
•    Lead commissioning meetings with clients and subcontractors, including attendance at FAT, iFAT and inspection activities.
•    Coordinate commissioning activities and H&S inspections with clients and subcontractors, ensuring programme adherence while supporting operational site requirements.
•    Lead and document Worksite Readiness Reviews prior to commissioning activities commencing on site.
•    Work closely with Project, Site and Operations Managers to ensure all commissioning activities align with QA/ITP requirements and project timelines.

About you…

•    Strong ability to use MS Project, including creating detailed programmes from work information and cost build ups.
•    Good hydraulic understanding of water distribution boosted systems, and pumped dosing systems (desirable).
•    Solid process knowledge of water treatment, water movement, and chemical dosing (essential).
•    Familiarity with control systems such as PLCs, MCCs, manual/actuated valves, and a wide range of instrumentation (pressure, flow, temperature, quality).
•    Experience with ancillary equipment including screens, pump sets, mixers, dosing equipment, tanks, vessels, pressure filters, and surge systems, plus awareness of DWI, WIMES, and WRAS standards.
•    For electrical focused roles, a strong grasp of electrical fundamentals, fault finding, and safety practices, supported by a suitable qualification to act as an appointed person (desirable).

What’s in it for you…

•    25 days holiday plus bank holidays
•    Company Car or Car Allowance
•    Company pension scheme
•    Life assurance
•    Private GP Helpline & Health Cash Plan
•    Avove Discount Scheme
•    Family friendly policies
•    A selection of lifestyle benefit options
•    Financial wellbeing programme
•    Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues
•    We love to give back so we offer you volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraising.

About us…

We design, build and maintain the UK’s utilities infrastructure to help transform local communities for the better. We provide cutting-edge and sustainable engineering solutions and play a critical role in helping to keep the water running, the lights on and people connected.

We are an expert, responsible and agile partner, providing vital services to water, power and telecommunications sectors. We work closely with our clients to help protect and improve their assets, enhance customer experience and protect the natural environment. Everything we do is designed to drive continual improvement and move life forward.

We are proud to work in partnership with leading utility providers, including Severn Trent, United Utilities, Yorkshire Water, Northern PowerGrid, Northumbrian Water Group, Scottish Power Energy Networks.

We are an equal opportunities employer.....

We welcome applications from candidates of all races, genders, disabilities, religions, ages and sexual orientations. We know that having a diverse workforce encourages new perspectives, inspires creativity and creates an engaging workplace and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all colleagues can thrive. When it comes to inclusion, we’re making sure we keep up the progress with our Communities of Practice, who help us do just that.

What next...

We encourage you to apply for this role as soon as you can. We recognise talent waits for no one, so we progress candidates individually through all stages of recruitment process. 
If you have any questions, please reach out for an informal discussion.