Work at ATAC, an Axius Water company

Project Manager

Working Hours	Monday-Friday 08.00-17.00 (1 hour lunch unpaid) 40 hours
Salary	Dependent on experience
Location	Head Office: Unit 9A, LOC8 Business Park, Ashford Road, ME171WR
Contract Type	Perm/Full-Time/Office Based
Benefits	Annual leave 20 days plus bank holidays, private healthcare, income protection, pension, onsite parking, inhouse gym, company events, employee referral scheme, free bus commute

Job Summary:

To work within our Projects department, reporting to the Projects Programme Manager. You will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of projects related to wastewater treatment systems, including civil, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and automation elements. This often includes projects under AMP (Asset Management Period) frameworks for water utilities.

Typical Projects You May Manage:

• Wastewater treatment site upgrades
• Improving or replacing existing assets across all areas of process, including:
• Biological Treatment
• Aeration
• Filtration
• Settlement
• Flow measurement
• Pumping Stations
• Screening
• Chemical dosing and mixing
• Storm Storage
• Spill/pollution/flood mitigation
• Associated PLC/SCADA system integration works including hardware and software replacements and upgrades.

Responsibilities:

Project Delivery:
Manage multiple projects across the design, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.
Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards.

Stakeholder Management:
Act as the main point of contact between the client (e.g., Thames Water, Severn Trent), contractors, consultants, and regulatory bodies.
Manage communication with all relevant stakeholders to ensure suitability and operability of delivered solutions. 

Technical Oversight:
Maintain an overview and responsibility for all engineering disciplines - Mechanical, Electrical, ICA, and Civils In terms of both design and project delivery.
Review and approve General Arrangement drawings, Control Philosophies, P&IDs, process flow diagrams, functional design specifications, PLC/SCADA designs, etc.

Safety, Health, Environment & Quality (SHEQ):
Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 9001.
Champion a strong safety culture across sites.

Financial Management:
Manage project budgets and forecasts.
Submit Early Warning Notices and Compensation Events as appropriate.
Approve variations and ensure cost control.

Construction & Commissioning:
Coordinate installation, commissioning, and handover of assets.
Preparation of documentation packs including RAMS, Programmes, construction phase plans, specifications, and schedules.
Ensure all required documentation is in place.
Resolve site challenges and technical issues during construction.

Skills and Experience:

Essential

Desirable

Experience in water and/or wastewater treatment processes. A strong background in Mechanical, Electrical, ICA, or Civils engineering in water/wastewater environments with an ability and willingness to understand and manage all disciplines Understanding of Water Industry Standards (WIMES) Knowledge of construction contracts (e.g., NEC3/4). Experience with risk, quality, and change management. Stakeholder and multidisciplinary team management. Excellent planning and organisational skills, with attention to detail. CSCS Card Full Driving License

APM, PRINCE2, or PMP certification IOSH Managing Safely, SMSTS, or NEBOSH certification. An industry applicable ONC/HNC/B.Eng or NVQ equivalent Experience delivering projects for water PLC companies (e.g., Southern, Thames, Anglian, Yorkshire, United Utilities).

 

Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)

To apply, please send your CV to rebecca.patten@atacsolutions.com 

Electrical/ICA Design and Commissioning Engineer

Reporting:	Operations Manager
Working Hours:	Mon-Fri 40 hours per week (Minimum) 1 hour lunch (unpaid)
Location:	Head Office: Unit 9A, LOC8 Business Park, Ashford Road, ME17 1WR
Contract Type:	Permanent/Full-Time/Office Based
Benefits:	Annual leave 20 days plus bank holidays, private healthcare, income protection, pension, onsite parking, inhouse gym, company events, employee referral scheme, free bus commute (head office)
Other:	Paid door to door, Van and tooling provided.
Work Environment:	Use of PPE and adherence to strict safety protocols. Travel to project sites and occasional extended hours during start-up phases. Combination of office and field work; must be able to work in confined spaces or elevated platforms as needed.

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Electrical/ICA Design and Commissioning Engineer to join our team to oversee the commissioning, start-up, and handover of wastewater treatment plants and associated infrastructure. The role involves ensuring that mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and process systems are installed, tested, and commissioned in accordance with design specifications, regulatory requirements, and project timelines.

The work will be varied and predominantly based in the South East (Kent, London, Essex, Sussex and Hampshire).

Responsibilities:

Commissioning Planning & Execution

• Develop and implement commissioning plans, procedures, and schedules for wastewater treatment facilities
• Oversee and coordinate pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up activities for mechanical, electrical, and process systems
• Perform functional testing, troubleshooting, and system validation to ensure compliance with design and performance specifications
• Supervise installation quality and readiness for commissioning

Technical Support & Supervision

• Provide technical guidance to contractors, subcontractors, and operations teams during commissioning
• Support factory and site acceptance testing (FAT & SAT) of equipment and control systems
• Lead or participate in punch list management and resolution

Documentation & Reporting

• Prepare and maintain commissioning reports, test records, checklists, and turnover packages
• Ensure all documentation complies with project requirements and regulatory standards

Stakeholder Coordination

• Liaise with design engineers, contractors, vendors, and client representatives to resolve technical issues
• Support training of plant operations and maintenance staff on new systems and processes

Health, Safety, Environment & Quality (HSEQ)

• Ensure commissioning activities comply with HSEQ policies and procedures
• Identify and mitigate risks related to commissioning and start-up activities

Qualifications/Skills:

Essential

Desirable

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or related field 3–7 years of experience in commissioning and start-up of wastewater treatment plants or similar process facilities Strong knowledge of water/wastewater treatment processes, pumps, valves, instrumentation, PLC/SCADA systems, and process controls Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities Ability to interpret P&IDs, control logic diagrams, and engineering drawings Excellent communication and teamwork skills Ability to work under pressure and meet project deadlines

Confined Space Training First Aider Familiarity with ISO, OSHA, and environmental regulations related to wastewater systems Proficiency in MS Office; experience with commissioning management software is a plus Knowledge of BIM, asset management systems, or digital commissioning platforms

 

Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)

To apply, please send your CV to rebecca.patten@atacsolutions.com 

 

Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)

To apply, please send your CV to rebecca.patten@atacsolutions.com 

Project Engineer (Hire)

Reporting:	Operations Manager
Working Hours:	Monday-Friday 08.00-17.00 (1 hour lunch unpaid) 40 hours
Location:	Unit 9A, LOC8 Business Park, Ashford Road, ME17 1WR
Contract Type:	Permanent/Full-Time/Office Based
Benefits:	Annual leave 20 days plus bank holidays, private healthcare, income protection, pension, onsite parking, inhouse gym, company events, employee referral scheme, free bus commute

Job Summary:

We are seeking a technical professional within the wastewater industry. You will work within our Operations Department to oversee projects relating to our hire equipment offering. You will predominantly coordinate with multiple teams and project manage the hire process to ensure the project is on schedule and within budget. Quality assurance is an important aspect of this role and will involve monitoring and examining our current hire process to ensure that it meets the required standards.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter that is confident in reviewing current processes and implementing new to develop and grow the current hire offering.

Responsibilities:

• Project Planning: Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Coordination: Work with cross-functional teams, clients, and third-party contractors to ensure hire project requirements are met.
• Technical Oversight: Monitor project progress, ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.
• Problem-Solving: Identify potential issues and develop solutions to keep the hire projects on track.
• Documentation: Prepare and review technical documentation, RAMS, reports, and hire project updates.
• Quality Control: Ensure quality control and assurance throughout the hire project lifecycle.
• Procurement: Oversee the procurement of materials and equipment needed for the hire projects.

Skills and Qualifications:

Essential

Desirable

HNC/HND/Degree or NVQ Equivalent in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering - A willingness to work within and develop knowledge of all three disciplines will be essential, with support provided. Experience of working within the water and/or wastewater industries Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills. Excellent planning and organisation skills. Good communication skills both in written correspondence and client facing meetings. Familiarity with the standard Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Microsoft Project experience H&S Qualifications IOSH or SMSTS CSCS card Full Driving License

 

Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)

To apply, please send your CV to rebecca.patten@atacsolutions.com 

Project Engineer (3-4 Month Temp Cover)

Reporting:	Operations Manager
Working Hours:	Monday-Friday 08.00-17.00 (1 hour lunch unpaid) 40 hours
Location:	Head Office: Unit 9A, LOC8 Business Park, Ashford Road, ME17 1WR
Contract Type:	Office Based (Occasional site visits) Temp Cover
Benefits:	Annual leave 20 days plus bank holidays (Pro-rata), onsite parking, inhouse gym, company events, free bus commute

Job Summary:

We are seeking a technical professional within the wastewater industry on a minimum 3 month contract. You will work within our Operations Department to oversee small projects. You will predominantly coordinate with multiple teams and project manage small projects to ensure that they are on schedule and within budget.

Responsibilities:

• Project Planning: Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Coordination: Work with cross-functional teams, clients, and third-party contractors to ensure project requirements are met.
• Technical Oversight: Monitor project progress, ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.
• Problem-Solving: Identify potential issues and develop solutions to keep the projects on track.
• Documentation: Prepare and review technical documentation, RAMS, reports, and project updates.
• Quality Control: Ensure quality control and assurance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Procurement: Oversee the procurement of materials and equipment needed for small projects.

Qualifications/Skills:

Essential

Desirable

HNC/HND/Degree or NVQ Equivalent in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering - A willingness to work within and develop knowledge of all three disciplines will be essential, with support provided. Experience of working within the water and/or wastewater industries Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills. Excellent planning and organisation skills. Good communication skills both in written correspondence and client facing meetings. Familiarity with the standard Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Microsoft Project experience H&S Qualifications IOSH or SMSTS CSCS card Full Driving License

 

Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)

To apply, please send your CV to rebecca.patten@atacsolutions.com