Pre Water Commissioning Engineer – Security Systems

Security & Access Control Commissioning Engineer

Salary: Up to £60,000 + Overtime (OTE £65,000-£70,000+) + Company Vehicle
Location: Home Based | UK Wide Travel

Company Overview

Our client is a growing specialist within the compliance, security and critical infrastructure sectors, delivering services across water, utilities and major infrastructure projects throughout the UK. With a strong reputation for technical excellence and employee development, they offer the opportunity to work on high-profile projects while building a long-term career.

Role Summary

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Commissioning Engineer to join a growing team working across the UK water and critical infrastructure sectors.
You’ll be responsible for commissioning, configuring, testing and fault-finding security and access control systems across treatment works, pumping stations, reservoirs and other operational sites. This is a hands-on, field-based role working closely with installation teams, project managers and end clients to ensure systems are delivered to specification and ready for handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Commission and test security and access control systems across water industry and critical infrastructure sites.
• Configure equipment in line with project specifications and client requirements.
• Conduct fault-finding, diagnostics and performance testing prior to handover.
• Work closely with installation engineers, project managers and customers throughout project delivery.
• Complete commissioning records, test documentation and handover paperwork.
• Deliver client demonstrations and provide operational support during project completion.
• Ensure systems operate safely, efficiently and in accordance with industry standards.
• Travel to sites nationwide, including occasional overnight stays where required.

Systems & Equipment

• Access control systems
• Card and proximity readers
• CCTV systems
• Intercom and door entry systems
• Gates and barriers
• Intruder detection systems
• Vehicle access and ANPR systems
• Networked security equipment

Key Requirements

Essential

• Experience as a Commissioning Engineer or similar field-based engineering role.
• Hands-on experience with security, access control or electronic systems.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of IP-based and networked security systems.
• Excellent communication and customer-facing skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable

• Experience within the water, utilities or critical infrastructure sectors.
• Previous involvement with AMP projects or water company frameworks.
• Knowledge of major access control and security platforms.
• Experience with CCTV, ANPR, perimeter security and intercom systems.
• Understanding of TCP/IP networking.
• ECS, CSCS or equivalent site accreditation.

Benefits & Package

• Salary up to £60,000.
• Overtime available with OTE of £65,000-£70,000+.
• Company vehicle provided.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Pension scheme.
• Uniform and tablet supplied.
• Funded training and industry-recognised qualifications.
• Apprenticeship and development programmes.
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing business.
• Exposure to major UK infrastructure and utility projects.
• Supportive team culture with strong investment in employee development.

Location & Work Pattern

• Home-based position with nationwide travel.
• Head office located in the West Midlands.
• Regular travel and overnight stays required depending on project locations.
• Full-time permanent role.