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Posted Date:  30 Jun 2025
Posting End Date:  14 July 2025
Location: 
Company:  Severn Trent Water
Department:  Asset strategy
Salary (£):  £40,000 - £45,000

Commissioning Engineer

Business Unit : Chief Engineer 

Post end date : 14 July 2025 

Salary Range : £40,000 - £45,000

Secondment length : 12 months

Our people are what makes Severn Trent a truly exciting and inclusive place to work. We’re a team of over 9,000 people with a purpose to deliver one of life’s essentials, and we do it all while thriving in our unique culture.

 

At Severn Trent, we’re embarking on an exciting £415m project to replace 870 miles of old water pipes across the Midlands – and we want you to be part of it. This is the biggest investment in water infrastructure in the region in a decade, and it’s set to improve water quality, reduce leaks, and make our water supply even more reliable for millions of people.

 

It’s an exciting time to join, as we have a huge ambition to deliver bigger and better than ever before over our next 5-year regulatory period. If you’re seeking an exciting and thoroughly rewarding career, Severn Trent is the place to be.

    

We are looking for a Commissioning Engineer (12-month contract) to be based out of either our Staverton or Shelton office. 

 

 

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

 

Your role will be to provide technical input throughout the Mains Renewal project lifecycle, with a focus on commissioning. You'll work closely with construction teams and Network Control to develop and deliver risk and contingency (R&C) documents and methodologies.

 

 

Key Accountabilities: 

 

  • Create, amend, and approve R&C documents, managing interventions across two regions South and West.
  • Deliver R&C and commissioning plans with construction teams and network engineers.
  • Contribute to design meetings, lockdown meetings, site visits, and training plans.
  • Lead R&C meetings, monitor all R&C documents, and facilitate handover to production.
  • Provide technical support during R&C creation, commissioning, and project handover.
  • Drive the ‘Health and Safety’ standards programme within the team, encourage new ideas or initiatives and promote a safety focused culture within the group

 

 

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE 

 

This is a fantastic opportunity to bring proven experience in commissioning activities and writing R&C documents. Technical skills in DST/Water engineering or similar fields are desirable.

 

You should have demonstrated success in project delivery with a proactive and forward-looking mindset.

 

Some other capabilities include knowledge of risk management, strong communication, report writing, and presentation skills. Anticipating problems and developing solutions as well as effective delegation to achieve project milestones and team development.

 

The right skills and experience are important. But if you have the right character, positivity and a caring attitude we want to talk to you, too.

 

We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities. We want people who show up and get involve. Those who are ready to be part of something bigger and who want to make a difference because they care. Is that you?

 

 

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

  

Working here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent. We’ll reward you for it, too. We have a range of benefits that recognise great work, and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the communities where we live.

 

With that in mind, here are just some of our favourite's perks that you’ll get being part of the Seven Trent family:

 

  • 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year) 
  • Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2250, which is subject to eligibility)
  • Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)  
  • Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
  • Dedicated training and development with our Academy 
  • Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers 
  • Family friendly policies 
  • Two paid volunteering days per year 

 

 

 

WHATS NEXT?

 

We can’t wait to hear from you.

Before you apply, you’ll need an updated copy of your CV and about five minutes to spare.

 

And if your curiosity has peaked and you're wanting to find out even more, search #LifeAtSevernTrent on social media.

 

Ps. we’ll always let you know the outcome of your application after the closing date - so keep an eye on your phone and emails!

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