Commissioning Engineer
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Liz Bogue
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Life assurance
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Matched pension scheme up to 7.5%
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Commissioning Engineer
We're looking for an Electrical Commissioning Engineer to join our United Utilities Framework based in the North West of England
Location: Blackburn
Hours: 45 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us.
We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.
Reporting to the Commissioning Manager, you will work as part of a multi-discipline team responsible for executing commissioning activities to deliver successful and timely Take-Over of water MEICA projects. This is an exciting opportunity to use your electrical engineering expertise to make a real difference in vital water infrastructure projects.
What will you be responsible for?
As an Electrical Commissioning Engineer, you'll be working within the United Utilities team, supporting them in effectively delivering commissioning works from completion of construction through to successful Take-Over. Your day to day will include:
- Electrical inspection of cable terminations and glanding in the field, producing marked-up as-built electrical drawings
- Testing and commissioning of electrical power and ICA control systems including motors, inverter drives, flow meters, and instrumentation
- Initial start-up and wet commissioning of pumps, blowers, gas boosters, and other process equipment in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
- Identifying and resolving electrical issues through effective fault finding and troubleshooting
- Ensuring commissioning activities comply with Electrical Site Safety Rules and Health and Safety regulations
What are we looking for?
This role of Electrical Commissioning Engineer is great for you if:
- You hold a minimum City & Guilds NVQ Level 3 qualification and are an ECS (JIB) Gold Card holder
- You have experience in commissioning water processes and MEICA projects with a strong technical background in electrical engineering
- You have experience carrying out Authorised Person (LV) duties and hold relevant safety qualifications (such as IOSH, SSSTS or SMSTS)
- You possess strong attention to detail with the ability to produce, check, and complete inspection and test documentation
- You have excellent interpersonal skills and enjoy working collaboratively as part of a multi-discipline team
We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.
If you would like to explore more about the incredible growth and scale of our water business, dive into our diverse project portfolios, and uncover both current and future career opportunities, you can see more information about our water business here. There's never been a better time to get involved, register your interest today and take the first step toward a rewarding career with us!
Rewards and benefits
We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.
Diversity and inclusion
Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.
As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.
We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier.
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Location: Brampton
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Vacancy ID: 13035
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Background check: None
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Closing date: 29 Nov 2026
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Contract type: Permanent
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Working hours: Full Time
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Flexible working: Yes
Flexible working could include part time, job share, condensed hours, or flexible start/end times.
