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Electrical Commissioning Engineer


Job Location:

Sunderland - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 25 September 2026 (16 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 23 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Operations

Job Summary

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 Waters 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 projects 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 youll 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


Whats 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.



Required Experience:

IC