Lead Electrical Commissioning Manager

Sygna.; Marseille; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salaries

Pension contributions

Private healthcare

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Training and development opportunities

25 days annual leave

Buy or Sell Annual Leave

Training and development

Gift cards discounts

Referral Scheme

Cycle to Work

Interest Free Travel Loan

Job summary

A leading commissioning management firm in Marseille is seeking a Lead Commissioning Manager. The successful candidate will manage commissioning processes on diverse projects across Europe, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Responsibilities include overseeing project delivery, financial management, and stakeholder engagement. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in project management. The firm offers a competitive package, including comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Strong understanding of health and safety standards.
• Experience in stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Execute Commissioning Management on projects across Europe.
• Maintain good relationships with key stakeholders.
• Provide monthly project risk and margin reports.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Project management

Relationship building

Education

Degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Would you like to join our excellent, high-performing team?

About Sygna

Sygna is a fully independent, international leader in commissioning and technical project management. We specialise in delivering high‑performance building solutions for data centres, commercial offices, gigafactories, pharmaceutical laboratories, and historic buildings. From project inception and commissioning to post‑occupancy evaluation, we certify building services and technology systems, ensuring your design is delivered accurately, efficiently, and reliably. December 2023 marked a significant milestone with the EMEA senior management team successfully completing a management buy‑out (MBO) of Sygna (EMEA). Following the MBO, Sygna is experiencing record‑breaking growth. Under the full ownership of our senior leadership team, we are committed to expanding our client relationships, delivering best‑in‑class commissioning services, and driving innovation in technical project management across global markets.

Why join Sygna?

Are you someone who takes pride in delivering outstanding results, possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and has an exceptional eye for detail? If so, we want YOU to be a part of our team.

Job Description

The Lead Commissioning Manager (LCxM) is responsible for the execution of Commissioning Management on one or more projects across Europe. The role includes management of the operations and finances of projects under their control. The LCxM will directly report to the European Operations Director.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a good relationship with key stakeholders, including promoting Sygna and looking for new opportunities
• Total completion of projects in line with client expectations
• Compliance and promotion of Sygna’s H&S standards
• Input into developing excellent practices and procures for the operation of the business
• Maintaining a capability to deliver 3-4 concurrent projects
• Assist with bidding for new opportunities, including but not limited to technical and schedule input to the bid document, and presenting in post‑tender interviews
• Provide a monthly report to the SMT detailing key project risks, potential opportunities to increase project margins, and accurate project progress reporting

Project Related Information

• Full control of updating the ‘Delivery Tracker’, including fortnightly/monthly updates to the Operations Director
• Understand the project scope, fee and deliverables and ensure it is followed
• Attend, and chair where appropriate, meetings with the Client's commissioning management representative, sub‑contractor / specialist contractors commissioning management team and other team members
• Responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of the commissioning plan
• Compile and issue a weekly progress report to clients
• Advise on programming commissioning related items or, if required, completing a commissioning programme
• Assist in recruitment within the sector
• Compliance of Sygna H&S standards on all projects
• Forecast labour requirements for the project and inform the director if changes are needed
• Lead the Cx Review of design information related to projects under the CxM’s control

Financial

• Assist the Operations Director in achieving forward order booking to ensure a sustainable business
• Be aware of the Minimum Gross Margin on all projects – the percentage of the margin to be agreed with Operations Director and a project‑by‑project basis
• Continuously maximize opportunities and minimize risks on all projects on all issues that influence project margin
• Ensure proper order placement of all subcontractors in accordance with company procedures and best practice
• Maintain a relationship with all external consultants/Clients for future win work opportunities
• Highlight any risk before it occurs wherever possible to the Operations Director

Benefits Include But Are Not Limited To

• Competitive Salaries
• Pension contributions
• Private healthcare
• Regular employee socials
• Business travel insurance
• 25 days annual leave each calendar year (pro‑rated from start date) plus bank holidays. After 5 years of service this will increase to 30 days.
• Buy or Sell Annual Leave Scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Exclusive discounts on a wide range of products and services, including gift cards from brands like Argos, B&Q, Costa, M&S, and Sainsbury's.
• Referral Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Interest Free Travel Loan

If that sounds like you then let's talk.

Our clients trust us to ensure the highest standards are delivered and we are looking for people who have a can‑do attitude and share our enthusiasm for exceeding customer expectations.

We offer a competitive remuneration package commensurate with qualifications and experience to the right candidate.

Note: The general responsibilities listed herein above are not exhaustive and as such additional duties, which are related to this position in the Company, may be added to the above list at the discretion of the EMEA Managing Director as and when it is deemed necessary. Similarly, as the company grows, there should be an expectation that job roles will be refined over time, to accommodate collaboration with new and existing colleagues.

The schedule of delegated authority (SODA) applies to this role and shall always be adhered to without exception.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. The information provided will be treated in strict confidence. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.