Commissioning Manager – Affinity Water
Location
Rickmansworth (with travel across the Affinity Water region)
We’re looking for a Commissioning Manager to join our team delivering water treatment projects as part of the Affinity Water framework.
This role is central to delivering safe, efficient installation and commissioning of MEICA (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control & Automation) systems. You’ll work collaboratively with clients, design teams, delivery teams, and our supply chain to ensure projects are delivered to a high standard, from design through to completion and handover.
What you’ll be doing:
* Leading safe and compliant installation and commissioning activities across projects
* Championing a design-to-commission-to-handover approach throughout the project lifecycle
* Developing and managing commissioning strategies, plans, and documentation
* Coordinating resources and supporting effective programme delivery with project teams
* Ensuring MEICA installations meet technical, quality, and programme requirements
* Managing testing, commissioning, FATs, and performance verification
* Working closely with client teams to integrate new systems with existing operations
* Supporting smooth project handover, including defect resolution and documentation
* Driving continuous improvement through collaboration with engineers, suppliers, and stakeholders
* Promoting strong health, safety, and environmental standards across all activities
About you:
You’ll bring experience in commissioning within the water or infrastructure sector, along with a collaborative and solutions-focused approach.
We welcome applicants who can demonstrate:
* Experience delivering and commissioning complex MEICA systems
* Knowledge of water treatment processes and plant systems
* Ability to lead or support multidisciplinary teams and coordinate resources
* Strong communication skills and a collaborative working style
* Commercial awareness and understanding of project delivery impacts
* Commitment to health, safety, and quality standards
* A structured approach to commissioning and problem-solving
Qualifications (or working towards):
* Engineering qualification (HNC or equivalent)
* CSCS/ECS card
* EUSR Water Hygiene Card
* SMSTS or SSSTS
* Familiarity with relevant electrical and industry standards (e.g. 18th Edition, WIMES)
Additional certifications such as First Aid, COMPEX, or PROFIBUS are beneficial but not essential.
Benefits:
* Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays
* A wide range of corporate discounts
* Cycle to Work schemes
* Comprehensive pension plan
* Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
* Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it
* Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role
Additional Information:
Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, reduced hours or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.
We encourage you to confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.
Disability Confident Employer
We are committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long-term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview.
For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our business please contact charlotte.gornall@gallifordtry.co.uk.
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