Commissioning Engineer

At Bridges we are more than Engineers.

We are listed on the Sunday Times Top 100 Places to Work 2024.

As a team we shape and support engineering and construction for our clients who in turn touch the daily lives of millions of people across the UK. We have a large diverse team of talented Safe & Happy People, combining their strengths and ambition to bring innovation and evolution which ensures Sustainability for all stakeholders.

Across our key sectors – Water, Power, Energy and Aggregates, and supported through our regional office network supported by our manufacturing hub located in the heart of Somerset which forms part of our 60,000ft head office complex – we deliver diverse and interesting projects and programmes throughout UK infrastructure.

Our projects range in value from £5k to £15m, taking the role of Principal Contractor and Principal Designer on various schemes, and supporting our valued Tier 1 contractor clients in a subcontractor and off-site manufacturing capacity.

Role Purpose

The Role Purpose - to support the installation teams with; planned and re-active fault diagnoses, basic commissioning, panel modification and technical queries at site level. Communicating with various departments within the business and liaising with customers. The role gives varied exposure to different areas of the water industry, offering a challenging environment on a day to day basis.

The Role

Contracted to 40hrs per week Monday to Friday. Paid hourly, with overtime paid. Overtime during the weekends paid at inflated rate. You will be paid travel time door to door on top of contracted / overtime hours.

• Company van provided.
• All power tools and testing instruments provided.
• Assist with and carry out all types of Low Voltage electrical work.
• Reasonable understanding of mechanical systems.
• NICEIC Testing.
• Fault finding/diagnostics without drawings and support.
• Panel / Circuit modifications without drawings and support.
• Commissioning of various equipment relevant to the water industry.
• Work with Systems Integrator with commissioning and modifications.
• Navigate HMI/SCADA systems.
• Prepare RAMS, ensuring safe working conditions.

Requirements

Required

• ECS card
• CCNSG Safety Passport
• Fitness to work medical
• Knowledge of health & safety legislation and company procedures
• Willingness to learn and undertake occupational and Health and Safety training
• Prepared to take responsibility for self and others
• Able to work on own initiative and ability to give and take instruction
• Completion of appropriate electrical qualification

Desirable

• EUSR
• Knowledge of:
• Ethernet & industrial networks (ie Profibus, devicenet, etc)
  VSD, soft start, star/delta, DOL starters
  PLC & HMI/SCADA (programming not required)

Benefits

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR BRIDGES

RoSPA Gold Medal winner, Bridges - is an excellent company to work for and a great place to develop your career. Our goal is to exceed the very highest standards and ensure our people work in a culture of health, safety and wellbeing. We are a family run business with a friendly and welcoming culture, and are dedicated to helping our employees learn, develop and achieve success - along with us and throughout their careers.

Bridges also offers an excellent benefits package:

• Competitive salaries
• Health cash plan with Healthshield
• Standard Life Pension Scheme - 4.5% company contribution
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Bike 2 Work scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee referral scheme - £1,000 if you successfully introduce someone
• Employee recognition schemes

When you join us, you’ll be part of our exciting journey.

Wherever your journey begins with us, through mutual engagement, we’ll make sure you are supported and invested in. We believe in ‘team bridges’ and leadership at all levels with our guiding principles; Safe People, Happy People, Sustainable Business.

Come and be part of our team!

Bridges is an equal opportunities employee and is committed to ensuring equality and diversity within the workplace.