Water Authorising Engineer

• Opportunity to influence and drive change across a national portfolio through innovation, technology and a risk-based approach to compliance.
• Access to ongoing professional development, cross-discipline learning opportunities and support from a highly experienced Technical Services leadership team.
• A challenging and rewarding role where you'll play a key part in improving safety, reducing risk and shaping engineering excellence across Mitie.

There's a place for you at Mitie, join us today!

ROLE: Authorising Engineer (Water)
LOCATION: UK Wide / National Travel Required

We're looking for an Authorising Engineer (Water) to join our Technical Services Division, supporting Healthcare, Education, Critical Environments, Corporate Accounts and Local Government portfolios. This is a unique opportunity to drive technical excellence, improve safety performance, reduce operational risk and support the development of a multi-disciplinary team through innovation, collaboration and a risk-based approach to compliance auditing.

• Carry out technical compliance audits and Safe Systems of Work (SSoW) inspections across the portfolio, providing SMART action plans and early identification of technical risks and non-compliance.
• Conduct root cause analysis investigations into incidents, accidents and system failures, working collaboratively with subject matter experts to prevent recurrence.
• Assess, endorse and monitor Authorised Persons (APs), ensuring competence, training requirements and appointments are effectively managed.
• Provide technical advice and support to APs, managers, contractors and stakeholders, ensuring compliance with relevant standards, guidance and engineering best practice.
• Develop technical bulletins, toolbox talks, procedures and training initiatives, supporting continuous improvement and safe operational practices across the business.

• Relevant engineering qualifications with demonstrable competence and experience within water discipline authorising engineer activities, alongside a commitment to continuous professional development.
• Professional registration, such as Chartered status (or actively working towards professional registration), with detailed knowledge of applicable HTM guidance and standards.
• Proven experience undertaking audits, inspections, competence assessments and incident investigations, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.