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Commissioning Engineer
Kier GroupWanlip, Leicestershire🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 12 Feb 2026
Quick Overview
Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Full Time
Level
Mid Senior
Job Description
<div class="earcu_posdescriptionContainer"><div class="earcu_posdescription"><div class="earcu_posdescriptionnote"><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">We're looking for a Commissioning Engineer<span style="color: rgb(224, 62, 45);"> </span>to join our Severn Trent Contract<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> based in Wanlip</span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><strong>Location</strong>: Wanlip</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><strong>Hours</strong>: 45<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us</span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><strong>What will you be responsible for?</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">As a Commissioning Engineer you'll support the successful delivery of Severn Trent's wastewater and sludge treatment process plants starting with the Wanlip Green Recovery Scheme in Leicester, with opportunities to support other major UK wastewater treatment projects.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Your day to day will include:</span></p>
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<p data-start="73" data-end="253">Delivering end-to-end electrical commissioning across wastewater and sludge treatment processes, including testing and commissioning of electrical power and ICA control systems.</p>
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<p data-start="257" data-end="436">Identifying, faults and resolving electrical issues, completing accurate as-built drawings and ensuring full compliance with Electrical Site Safety Rules and H&S regulations.</p>
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<p data-start="440" data-end="604">Conducting functional testing and start-up activities, including PLC/SCADA signal checks, wet commissioning of mechanical equipment, and Site Acceptance Testing.</p>
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<p data-start="608" data-end="745">Managing quality and handover documentation, ensuring all works meet project standards and maintaining accurate records within DALUX.</p>
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<p data-start="749" data-end="925" data-is-last-node="">Supporting programme, commercial and stakeholder coordination, including reporting, risk escalation, and effective collaboration with internal teams and supply chain partners.</p>
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<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><strong>What are we looking for?</strong></span></p>
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<p data-start="71" data-end="239">Qualified and certified electrical professional </p>
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<p data-start="243" data-end="410">Strong technical electrical engineering background, including LV Authorised Person duties and experience supervising electrical installation on capital projects.</p>
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<p data-start="414" data-end="593">Proven commissioning experience within wastewater or sludge treatment processes, with the ability to produce, check and complete commissioning documentation and test sheets.</p>
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<p data-start="597" data-end="752" data-is-last-node="">Excellent teamwork, safety and problem-solving skills, with a proactive, detail-focused approach and strong commitment to quality and customer service.</p>
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<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">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. <a href="https://jobs.kier.co.uk/water-jobs" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 123, 134); text-decoration: underline;">You can see more information about our water business here.</span></span></a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">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!</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><strong>Rewards and benefits</strong></span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. <a href="https://jobs.kier.co.uk/benefits/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 123, 134); text-decoration: underline;">You can see more information of benefits here.</span></span></a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><strong> </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><strong>Diversity and inclusion</strong></span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">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. <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://jobs.kier.co.uk/diversity/"><span style="color: rgb(0, 123, 134); text-decoration: underline;">You can see our D&I action plan here</span></a></span>.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">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.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier #LI-EB1</span></p></div></div></div>
Skills
SCADA
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