JN Bentley Ltd
Commissioning Engineer (32)
JN Bentley need Commissioning Engineers for its Thames Water framework
| Location | South East | Reading | Contract type | Permanent |
| Sector | Water | Wastewater | Salary | Competitive |
| Discipline | Commissioning | Interested? | APPLY HERE |
Are you looking to build upon your career in 2024? As a company your progression is our priority
As part of your job, you will create the commissioning strategy from the ground up and make sure that the project’s process outputs are produced safely, in accordance with the design, client requirements, regulatory outputs, and all environmental restrictions.
Culture
Built on a foundation of individuals who take pride in their work and look out for each other, we are a diverse organisation that takes delight in providing our clients with world-class service. Despite JN Bentley’s expansion into a sizable organisation operating throughout the UK, whilst retaining it’s family feel
Learning & Development
If you’re looking to kickstart your career we are dedicated to supporting your career prospects. This year alone our staff have attended over 77 thousand hours’ worth of training and we are committed to extending this in the coming year.
What can we offer
- Flexible pension contributions up to 5% employee 10% employer
- Continuous personal development
- Private medical insurance
- Generous car allowance
Key Responsibilities
- Project delivery ensuring targets and standards are met.
- Collaborative working with the ability to adapt where required.
- Refurbishment and installation of new MCC’s, system integration, instrumentation, control equipment, low voltage switch gear and starters.
What we’d like from you
- Installation and commissioning experience in the utility and commercial building sectors is preferred.
- Working knowledge of electrical protocols, including issuance of electrical permits.
- Knowledge on how to organise the commissioning procedure.
- Effective problem-solving abilities coupled with a careful attention to health and safety are essential for this position.
Apprentice MEP Engineer (27)
JN Bentley is currently offering the opportunity for apprentices in the north-east where you will gain valuable experience and develop a number of key skills that will help you to pursue a career in Mechanical, Electrical and Process Engineering within the clean/wastewater sectors
Apprentice MEP Engineer (28)
JN Bentley is currently offering the opportunity for apprentices in the Berkshire/Thames Valley area where you will gain valuable experience and develop a number of key skills that will help you to pursue a career in Mechanical, Electrical and Process Engineering within the clean/wastewater sectors
Apprentice MEP Engineer (29)
JN Bentley are currently offering the opportunity for apprentices in the Shropshire/West Midlands area to gain valuable experience and develop a number of key skills that will help you to pursue a career in Mechanical, Electrical and Process Engineering in the water & wastewater sectors
Apprentice MEP Engineer (44)
JN Bentley are offering the opportunity for apprentices in the North West/Lancashire area. You will gain valuable experience and develop a number of key skills that will help you to pursue a career in Mechanical, Electrical and Process Engineering within the civil engineering industry, working predominantly within clean/wastewater
Apprentice Site Engineer (48)
JN Bentley are currently offering the opportunity for apprentices in the south west area to gain valuable experience and develop a number of key skills that will help you to pursue a career in Mechanical, Electrical and Process Engineering in the water & wastewater sectors
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Process Engineer (30)
JN Bentley's Welsh Water team need a process engineer to work on wastewater projects incorporating new build and refurbishment on apparatus such as inlet works, primary, tertiary, chemical dosing (ferric, alkalinity, poly), dewatering & secondary treatment plant, and sludge treatment
Site Agent (61)
JN Bentley are recruiting for a Site Agent, with strong water/utilities/civils experience, to join the Anglian Water SPA Alliance on a permanent basis. This will be across the framework. This is a critical part of a successful approach and will be integral to a safe, time and cost-effective delivery of the project.
Site Engineer (26)
As a Site Engineer on our Severn Trent Framework, you’ll be joining one of our largest civils team in the business – working alongside our long-established team on clean and wastewater projects key to delivering Severn Trent's goals of creating a better future for their communities: reducing pollution by 17% and improving up to 2,100km of rivers
Apprentice MEP Engineer (27)
Apply NowSectors: Mechanical Engineering
Categories: Apprentice
Locations: North East
Apply by: 31 Dec 2025
Contract: Freelance
JN Bentley is currently offering the opportunity for apprentices in the north-east where you will gain valuable experience and develop a number of key skills that will help you to pursue a career in Mechanical, Electrical and Process Engineering within the clean/wastewater sectors
| Location | North East | Durham | Contract type | Permanent | 37.5 hours/week |
| Sector | Water | Wastewater | Salary | Competitive |
| Discipline | Apprenticeship | Interested? | APPLY HERE |
Apprenticeships at JN Bentley are hands-on from day one; with a dedicated mentor to support your development throughout the course, you’ll have the opportunity to work out on site and develop key skills in civil engineering and construction operations.
What you’ll do
- Getting involved in hands on practical work as well as supervisory activities to build our skills and knowledge.
- You will help integrate the design, construction and commissioning of plant and equipment mainly within the Water sector by bringing your mechanical, electrical and/or process skills to practical benefit.
- You will help play a vital in planning and programming of 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 of projects you will work closely with our site managers to deliver projects. Duties include
- Quality – overseeing installation subcontractors, ensuring the installation is constructed to the approved designs & engineering standards. Ensuring the final product meets our & client’s requirements – testing, commissioning, fault finding & producing completion documentation.
- Safety – reviewing Risk Assessments & Method Statements, ensuring works are carried out in line with these. Overseeing electrical safety on site & ensuring procedures are being implemented correctly.
- Commercial – helping to ensure projects are deliver to time and budget.
- Contractual – understanding and working to client & suppliers contract conditions.
- Documentation – producing Commissioning Documentation, in the form of, Commissioning Plan, Inspection & Test Plan, Factory Acceptance & Site Acceptance, Training material and completions documentation.
What we’ll offer
- L3 Utilities Engineering Technician Apprenticeship (with the opportunity to progress onto a Higher or Degree qualification).
- Support towards professional membership of either IET or IMechE.
- Opportunity to work with experienced professionals that will support your ongoing development and career progression.
- An assigned mentor who will provide on-going support.
- Off the job training at your local office. However, they may be some training which may involve staying away from home.
Candidate Specification
- 5 GCSE grades A-C (9-4), must include English and Maths.
- A valid driving license is essential.
- Willingness and flexibility to travel to sites across your operational region.
At JN Bentley you will be offered a competitive salary and our core benefits include
- 26 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- Flexible pension contributions up to 5% employee 10% employer.
- Life assurance of 4 x salary.
- Income protection.
- Private medical insurance.
- Health cash plan.
- Car benefit.
- Career and professional development opportunities.
