What will your day look like…
- Develop and implement a business wide process commissioning strategy for non infrastructure projects, aligned to Avove’s values, safety culture and client expectations.
- Define and own Avove’s process commissioning systems, standards, templates and safe systems of work.
- Act as the technical authority for process commissioning, providing assurance and escalation support for complex technical or water quality issues.
- Lead commissioning planning from early design stages, influencing buildability, operability, risk reduction and whole life performance.
- Oversee water quality compliance, sampling strategies, performance testing and regulatory readiness.
- Work closely with the Principal Process Engineer and design teams to ensure design intent is commissionable, operable and compliant with water/wastewater quality standards.
- Act as the senior commissioning interface with clients, regulators, operational teams and internal stakeholders.
- Support bids, early contractor involvement and framework mobilisation with commissioning strategy and resourcing input.
- Ensure commissioning documentation and evidence are robust, auditable and compliant with client and regulatory requirements.
About you…
- Experience in process commissioning within the water or wastewater sector, ideally in non infrastructure or complex treatment environments.
- Strong understanding of the full project lifecycle — from concept and design through delivery, commissioning and operational readiness.
- Deep technical knowledge of treatment processes, water quality standards, sampling regimes, chemical dosing, hydraulics and performance optimisation
- Proven ability to work autonomously, set direction and build systems where none previously existed.
- Experience developing people, training frameworks or technical capability within an engineering or commissioning environment.
- Degree (or equivalent experience) in Process, Chemical, Environmental, Biochemical or related engineering discipline.
- Relevant water and safety qualifications (e.g., Water Hygiene, IOSH/SMSTS) are desirable.
What’s in it for you…
- Company pension scheme
- Private Medical Cover
- 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 Avove…
Avove is a leading infrastructure services provider, delivering critical utility and energy solutions across the UK. With a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and innovation, we specialise in the design, maintenance, and renewal of essential infrastructure for water, energy, and telecoms networks. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to long-term investment in training, development, and modern equipment to support our teams in delivering high-quality, reliable services for our clients and communities.
We are an equal opportunities employer...
At the heart of what we do is a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We celebrate what makes each of us unique and are building a workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves. Join us—and take the next step toward a rewarding and inclusive career.
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