Senior Commissioning Engineer
13 days ago
Leeds
Our business is truly special; part of the Eric Wright Group, and wholly owned by the Eric Wright Charitable Trust, we are a commercially focused business with a social purpose. Forward thinking and people focussed, we retain our traditional values and are extremely proud of our dedicated, passionate and friendly colleagues who live our values and work hard to make a difference every day. Our business would not be the business it is today without its people, we strive to develop and nurture talent, provide a positive healthy environment empowering our people to be the best they can be. Eric Wright Water aims to be the leader in our field, delivering excellence in engineering and construction within the water industry. We are committed to building long term working relationships with both our clients and suppliers and do this in the spirit of the ‘Eric Wright’ ethos of working in an honest, non-adversarial and collaborative manner. Our approach to project delivery is fully aligned to that of our clients in terms of Health and Safety and Environmental management; ‘If I cannot do it safely, I will not do it’. Our clients benefit from our ability to provide a ‘one-stop-shop’ whereby we offer a comprehensive range of service covering project asset design, construction, installation, commissioning and handover, through to ongoing maintenance and management. We operate framework contracts with a number of the key UK water companies. Our delivery model provides customer service and value to our clients. We are looking for a Senior Commisoning Engineer to join a specialist team delivering vital water infrastructure schemes across the Yorkshire and Severn Trent regions. This is an exciting opportunity to combine your technical expertise, leadership skills and commercial awareness to oversee the commissioning, installation and delivery of water treatment and control systems, while playing a key role in the continued growth and success of the business. • Lead the commissioning of water-related instrumentation, control systems and plant equipment., • Support the preparation of tenders, quotations and technical documentation., • Manage project delivery, ensuring work is completed safely, on time, within budget and to client expectations., • Develop and manage project schedules, resources and commissioning programmes., • Build and maintain strong client relationships, providing exceptional customer service throughout project delivery., • Oversee installation, manufacture supervision and commissioning activities across multiple projects., • Lead, mentor and support engineers, site teams and subcontractors to deliver high quality outcomes., • Ensure compliance with health, safety, quality and environmental standards., • Produce commissioning documentation, test records and technical reports., • Collaborate with senior management to support business objectives and continuous improvement initiatives. We're looking for a motivated and technically capable professional with a passion for delivering exceptional engineering solutions. You’ll ideally have: • Significant experience in commissioning, M&E contracting or the water industry., • A relevant engineering qualification (HNC/HND, NVQ, Degree or equivalent)., • Strong knowledge of instrumentation, process systems, automation controls and commissioning activities., • Experience working with level, pressure and flow instrumentation, telemetry systems and control equipment., • The ability to develop commissioning documentation, schedules and system diagrams., • Excellent leadership, coaching and team‑building skills., • Strong commercial awareness and sound decision‑making ability., • Outstanding problem‑solving and analytical skills., • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with a customer‑focused approach., • Strong organisational skills, self‑motivation and the drive to deliver results., • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and confidence working across multiple projects. Above all, you’ll live our values. You’ll be approachable and collaborative, and you’ll take pride in developing others and in what the team achieves together. At the heart of everything we do are four core values: • Integrity – We’re transparent, honest, and accountable. We build trust and deliver lasting impact., • Excellence – We go beyond expectations with expertise, determination, and attention to detail., • Respect – We’re inclusive, compassionate, and professional. Every voice matters., • Innovation – We think differently, solve problems creatively, and embrace a “can do” attitude. We’re looking for someone who lives our behaviours: • Be authentic – Say what you mean, keep your promises, and build trust, • Be accountable – Own your work, celebrate success, and learn from setbacks, • Belong – Be part of something bigger, rooted in community and purpose, • Be the best you can – Give your all, ask for support, and grow with us, • Be motivated – Strive for excellence and take charge of your development, • Be safe – Look after yourself and others—safe people, safe place, • Be inclusive – Treat everyone with fairness, respect, and equality, • Be empathetic – Listen deeply and value every voice, • Be open – Share feedback, celebrate strengths, and speak up for what’s right, • Be collaborative – Offer support, share knowledge, and learn from others, • Be inspiring – Lead with positivity, embrace innovation, and foster teamwork, • Be bold – Speak up, be curious, and help shape the future, • Be part of a business that exists to make a difference, • Thrive in a healthy, empowering environment, • Work with passionate, dedicated colleagues who live our values, • Enjoy real opportunities to grow and shape your future, • Good salary and benefits offer, • Enhanced annual leave starting at 26 Days + bank holidays rising with service, • Enhanced Paid Family Leave - maternity, paternity, adoption, fertility, compassion, bereavement, crisis, emergency dependants, and much more, • Learning and development - we offer a range of learning opportunities to develop talent at all levels within our business focussing on technical competence, upskilling, compliance and governance and career development., • Pension — 6.5% employer contribution of your salary into your pension to help you save for the future, • BUPA - optional scheme and can include your family to the scheme (50% contribution), • Group Income Protection – 50% of your salary covered for 3 years for long term illness, • Health Plans – optional, including dental, cash health plans and critical illness, • EAP – Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured, supporting you and your family with advice, guidance and counselling on a variety of areas such as health, fitness, home life, finances and much more., • Mental Health support – through the Thrive app, approved by the NHS, provides tools, to tackle, prevent and manage common stressors such as sleep, bereavement, work issues etc. Also provides relaxation, breathing and meditation techniques and measures impact., • Savings scheme – Put aside an affordable amount for a rainy day in the future, • Recognition awards – awards for long service and special birthdays, • Onsite gym – we have a gym on site at Head Office – free to use, • Company Doctor – for when you can’t get to see your own or if you have any health concerns, • A comprehensive health and wellbeing strategy focussed on physical, emotional, financial and career wellbeing, • A wide range of enhanced benefits to support your well-being and work-life balance Working at the Eric Wright Group of companies is truly special. Owned 100% by the Eric Wright Charitable Trust, we are a commercially focused business with a social purpose, which means that after reinvestment in the business, our profit is donated to charity via the Trust. This ownership structure provides a high level of stability for the Group and supports longer-term commercial and charitable strategies. Our reputation is built on our Chairman's founding principles of a company that must be profitable, ethical and farsighted, as a result we have people, community and social value at our heart. The companies across the Group regularly collaborate to deliver outstanding results on bespoke projects for both public and private sector clients. We are extremely proud of our dedicated, passionate and friendly colleagues who live our values and work hard to make a difference in communities every day. At Eric Wright Group, our clients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, who share of values, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. The Eric Wright Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of its employees, contractors and clients and expects its people to share this commitment. Successful applicants may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check or Disclosure Scotland check and to provide proof of their right to work in the UK. We are committed to equal opportunities, inclusion and fairness across all employment opportunities and service delivery. All managers and employees are expected to promote our values to ensure our workplaces and services are inclusive and accessible. Department EWW Contract type Full time Hours 40 Salary Competitive Benefits Competitive salary, generous pension, holidays, income protection, health plans, paid family leave and much more! #J-18808-Ljbffr
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