Principal Commissioning Engineer

Do you have wastewater experience in a commissioning-based role? Are you a supportive people manager? If so, we have a great opportunity for you to join us as a Principal Commissioning Engineer.

What you'll do

As a Principal Commissioning Engineer, you will support the Commissioning Manager in the strategic development of the team, including resource planning and recruitment, as well as working out how commissioning requirements will be met on schemes in the next five years or more.

You will also:

• undertake commissioning activities on less complex capital schemes
• stand in for engineers on their schemes when required
• assist with business deliverables, such as reviewing and updating quality management documents, and auditing team members on quality management compliance
• provide support to the Commissioning Manager to ensure suitable representation at key project meetings
• review commissioning plans.

You will manage a team of approximately 10 direct reports, including engineers and technicians, who you will share your knowledge and expertise with, as well as supporting, coaching and mentoring them to success.

Your role will involve travel across our region which covers Bristol, Salisbury, Bournemouth, Bridgwater and everything in between.

What you'll need

You will be a proactive people manager, a confident communicator and an excellent team player. You will ideally have at least five years' experience in a commissioning/water process environment or hold a degree in a relevant Engineering or Science discipline.

In addition, you will have:

• experience commissioning and its related procedures, preferably within the UK water industry
• good computer skills
• knowledge of quality management and how it applies to commissioning
• a valid driving licence (a company car will be provided).

What you'll receive

• A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
• Career progression andprofessional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28with length of service.
• Theopportunity to buy up to ten days' holiday and sell up to five every year.
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight timesyour salary.
• A new electric car in exchange for part ofyour gross salary, subject to conditions.
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paidvolunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and payarrangements.
• An interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone to work for us.

Who we are

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:

• Wessex Water - one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West
• YTL Developments - a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350 acre former airfield into an award winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community
• YTL Construction UK - a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors
• YTL Arena - the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 19,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space
• Plus a number of other retail,environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion - with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.