Electrical Commissioning Engineer

Mott MacDonald Bentley is a design and build business combining the design expertise of Mott MacDonald with the contracting experience of JN Bentley, operating across water, energy and environment sectors throughout the UK. With an annual turnover surpassing £600 million, Mott Macdonald Bentley cements its position as a leader within the industry. The sustained, robust business performance creates an ideal environment for career growth.

Engineering is at the very core of what we do. Be it civil, mechanical or electrical, our engineers are based on site and play a practical, hands-on role in the successful delivery of projects.

We joined a new partnership in Northumbrian Water’s new Living Water Enterprise, an innovative vehicle developed to deliver large scale construction programmes in AMP8 and beyond, supporting a £3.6bn workload. 

Northumbrian Water supplies water and sewerage services to just under 4.4 million people and has worked closely with MMB and JN Bentley since 2001.  In this time, the companies have delivered hundreds of engineering and construction projects together. This new contract will extend the relationship to at least 2030 and see MMB – which harnesses the contracting strength of JN Bentley and the design specialisms of Mott MacDonald - undertake treatment projects across the North East.

As an Electrical Commissioning Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the mechanical, electrical, and process (MEP) functions throughout the lifecycle of various projects. From concept design to commissioning, you will ensure that all MEP aspects are meticulously considered and integrated.

In this role, you will have the unique opportunity to create the commissioning strategy from the ground up, ensuring that the project’s process outputs are produced safely and in accordance with the design, client requirements, regulatory standards, and environmental restrictions.

The role of a Electrical Commissioning Engineer includes:

• Hands-on practical work and supervisory activities to build skills and knowledge.
• Help integrate the design, construction and commissioning of plant and equipment mainly within the Water sector by bringing mechanical, electrical and/or process skills to practical benefit.
• Plan and programme the MEP aspects of the projects we deliver; working with design and operational teams to support the design, planning, installation, testing, commissioning and handover of projects.
• During the construction phase, duties will include; overseeing subcontractors, ensuring installations meet standards, conducting testing, reviewing assessments, and overseeing electrical safety. Additionally, you will create commissioning plans, inspection and test plans, acceptance documents, training materials, and completion documentation.

What you’ll need:

• CSCS and SSSTS
• HNC / Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Process Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
• Understand civil engineering principles and practices
• Excellent organisation and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders 
• A valid driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across your operational region

What’s in it for you:

Alongside our significant training and development investment, bespoke progression plan and support to achieve professional chartership, we offer a wide range of financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits that you can tailor to your needs. 

To view our full range of benefits, please see the Bentley benefits brochure attached.