Installation and Commissioning Engineer

Overview of Role

A leading provider of communications, SCADA and instrumentation solutions, the company works with industrial sectors as diverse as water, power, utilities, corporate business, broadcasting and public safety organisations. With a track record stretching back to the early 1980s and a management team with a wealth of industry experience, the company continues to deliver innovative solutions to critical industries.

The Installation and Commissioning Engineer will be responsible for the full life cycle delivery of engineering solutions to meet both technical compliance and quality standards.

You will work independently or as part of a team delivering cutting‑edge communication and monitoring solutions across the UK's largest utility sectors.

The role will suit a qualified electrician or instrument technician with strong technical competence, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to demonstrate excellent initiative, analytical ability and problem‑solving qualities.

This position will expose the successful candidate to many aspects of SCADA, telemetry, instrumentation, and communication technologies. Therefore, applicants must demonstrate a technical aptitude and enthusiasm for the installation and support of a range of engineering solutions. Candidates must be able to demonstrate a methodical and logical approach to the installation process while working to time constraints.

The Installation & Commissioning Engineer's responsibilities cover the following key areas:

• Survey, install, commission and support site‑based control systems and equipment for key clients
• Responsible for commissioning delivery of assigned work packages / projects
• Support project commissioning and complete documentation within agreed time frames and quality standards
• Work with both internal and external stakeholders, including client asset operations teams, to ensure full integration within existing frameworks
• Work within the design scope including equipment configuration templates and specifications
• Adhere to safety standards when carrying out installation and commissioning duties
• Maintain compliance with quality standards and industry best practices
• Provide regular progress updates to customers and project managers

• Minimum three years' experience delivering solutions in the utility sector, specifically the water industry
• Electrically qualified to C&G, BTEC, NVQ3 or HNC / HND (BS7671 18th Edition required)
• Background in engineering control systems / automation, ideally MEICA / ICA experience
• Experience with SCADA, PLCs, RTUs, HMIs in installation / commissioning environments
• Configuration / testing of manufacturers' equipment and working with remote SMEs
• CSCS or ECS, EUSR Water Hygiene certification
• Understanding of electrical / control panel wiring or electrical installation
• Ability to interpret technical documentation and provide technical updates

• Eligible to work in the UK
• Full clean driving licence
• Willingness to engage in ongoing technical and professional development

Preferably Anglian region

• Hybrid / remote working
• Company pension
• Company vehicle and tools provided
• Professional development opportunities
• Sick pay
• 23 days annual leave
• Monday to Friday schedule