Location: Regional (Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Cambridgeshire, Lincolnshire) Contract: Permanent Salary: Circa £44,862-£51,270 + Car allowance
Help Deliver a More Sustainable Future with Anglian Water
Are you looking to take the next step in your engineering career? Do you want to be part of a team delivering essential water infrastructure that directly benefits communities and the environment? We’re looking for a MEICA Commissioning Engineer to join the AW Engineering. This role offers the chance to work on a variety of clean water and water recycling projects, helping ensure assets are tested, optimised, and ready for operation before handover. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your skills and contribute to the delivery of vital infrastructure, while being part of a values-driven, supportive engineering environment.
What You’ll Be Doing
Working within a multi-disciplinary team, you’ll play a key role in commissioning activities across a broad range of projects. With a focus on safety, quality, and performance, you’ll help ensure that new assets function as intended and deliver long-term value for our customers and the environment.
- Supporting the planning and execution of commissioning activities on site
- Collaborating with design, delivery, and operational teams to ensure successful project outcomes
- Assisting in site inspections, testing, and performance verification of new assets
- Producing and maintaining commissioning documentation, including method statements and risk assessments
- Helping to resolve technical issues and optimise performance
- Participating in site acceptance testing and early engagement with equipment suppliers
- Feeding into continuous improvement initiatives and lessons learned processes
About You
You’re a hands-on engineer with a collaborative mindset and a passion for technical delivery. You’re comfortable working in dynamic site environments and are eager to learn from experienced colleagues while contributing your own expertise.
- A HNC (or equivalent Level 4 qualification) in Electrical, Mechanical, or Process Engineering
- Some relevant experience in commissioning, operations, or maintenance (preferably within the water or utilities sector)
- A good understanding of process control, instrumentation, or M&E systems
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- A full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel to sites
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach with a willingness to learn and adapt
Why Join Us?
At Anglian Water and the @one Alliance, we’re committed to building a sustainable future and supporting our people to grow. You’ll work on impactful projects, benefit from continuous development, and be part of a collaborative team that values safety, innovation, and integrity.
- A competitive salary and opportunities for progression
- Private health care options
- Life cover – 8x annual salary
- 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (with flexibility for religious holidays)
- Access to flexible working arrangements
- A competitive pension scheme – we double-match contributions up to 7%
- A range of lifestyle and wellbeing benefits
Closing Date: 12th November 2026
We are committed to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve in both our workforce and our supply chain partners to help us to understand and meet the needs of our customers. We are passionate and dedicated to the learning and development of our people, making sure they have the right skills and knowledge to be successful and to help achieve their potential. We want to give everyone equal access to our recruitment process. If you have a disability or long-term condition, including neurodiversity and mental health conditions, we’ll support you throughout your application, and make any adjustments to make sure your disability or long-term condition is not a barrier to recruitment. If you need any support, please get reach out to our team resourcing@anglianwater.co.uk’
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Become a part of Anglian Water’s future and join us on our journey as we live through our values to build trust, do the right thing, and are always exploring, to bring environmental and social prosperity to the region.
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MEICA Commissioning Eng employer: Anglian Water Group
Anglian Water Group is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises collaboration and innovation in the Major Projects division. Employees benefit from comprehensive professional development opportunities, competitive remuneration, and the chance to make a significant impact on national infrastructure initiatives. Located in a vibrant area, the company fosters a supportive environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.
