3: Commissioning Manager

Banyards; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a skilled Commissioning Manager to enhance their successful national division. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the entire commissioning process, ensuring projects meet client expectations in quality, compliance, and safety. Join a collaborative team that values personal and professional development, offering flexible working, training funding, and a supportive environment. If you are passionate about making a difference and thrive in a dynamic setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Funding for Training

Volunteer Days

Shopping Discounts

Qualifications

• 6+ years of commissioning experience in mechanical and electrical systems.
• Proficient in project management and documentation processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee commissioning processes ensuring compliance and quality.
• Develop commissioning plans and manage testing requirements.
• Collaborate with contractors to align strategies with project goals.

Skills

Project Management

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Team Collaboration

Commercial Awareness

Organizational Skills

Education

Mechanical or Electrical Qualifications

Commissioning Specialists Association Level 4

Tools

Microsoft Office 365 Suite

Asta Power Project

Microsoft Project

Job description

Due to our growth and success, we are looking for an experienced Commissioning Manager (CxM) to join our team in Leeds/West Yorkshire who will be working as part of our successful national Commissioning division.

We’re looking for people who want to join our team, make a real difference and enhance our business with their expertise.

As an Investors in People Gold business, we have a strong focus on career development, training and we are dedicated to making a difference through our environmental and corporate social responsibility programmes.

We’re known for being straight-talking, honest and approachable whether we’re working in the commercial, health, education, hotel & leisure, residential or retail sectors. Our clients trust us to deliver the results they need on time and within budget.

Our Culture

We encourage and reward personal and professional development and welcome career progression. Building your capability and developing your career is good for you and good for us.

At Banyards we recognise the commitment our people make, we believe in rewarding commitment by offering great benefits, some of our favourites are flexible working, funding for work related training and development, volunteer days and shopping discounts.

Collaboration and teamwork are a vital part of the Banyards experience, and the way we work together, celebrate together and support each other is a unique part of life at Banyards.

What is the role?

To manage and oversee projects in terms of Commissioning Management / Verification. To ensure the projects meet our client’s expectations in terms of project programme, compliance, quality, and safety. To manage the commissioning process ensuring all parties are working together to achieve the commissioning requirements.

What you’ll be doing

• Overseeing the complete building commissioning process from start to finish
• Developing commissioning plans, schedules, reports, check lists and test scripts
• Documenting commissioning and installation progress
• Understanding the specific details and demands of our project briefs
• Conducting and documenting the results of inspections and tests
• Managing and arranging testing requirements
• Financial control including working within our resource allowance (hours to spend)
• Working to project timescales and deadlines
• Collaborating closely with the general contractor’s team to devise commissioning strategies and processes that align with project timelines and objectives
• Participating in project meetings as necessary
• Maintaining high standards to drive repeat business
• Providing technical support during client discussions
• Working collaboratively with both internal and external team members
• Reporting delays as additional expenditure, and obtaining site instructions with signed work record sheets
• Supplying ongoing progress reports and producing final project report
• Conducting technical evaluations of project schedules, drawings, and technical submissions
• Managing and documenting results from offsite factory tests
• Facilitating third party approval and relevant sign off
• Project safety

We’d like you to have experience in

• Reviewing the Mechanical, Electrical and Public health design and producing an associated Commissionability report
• Production of commissioning plans and strategies
• Production of commissioning specifications
• Chairing of commissioning meetings with associated minutes
• Factory acceptance testing
• Production and management of commissioning programmes (using Asta Power Project or Microsoft Project)
• Reviewing and commenting on M&E commissioning method statements
• Production and management of progress of tracking schedules
• Management of Mechanical and Electrical off-site testing
• Production and issuing of progress reports
• Management and witnessing of Mechanical and Electrical static testing
• Management and witnessing of Mechanical and Electrical functional testing
• Management and coordination of cause and effect and integrated system testing
• Management of project handover
• Post-handover requirements such as seasonal testing and soft landings
• Being responsible for all aspects of site safety for yourself and others including risk assessments and toolbox talks
• Evaluating labour requirements against the programme and tender submissions
• Knowledge of BREEAM and LEED
• Competent level of Microsoft Office 365 Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams and Project

We’d also like you to have

• A proactive approach to spot what is required and a “Can do” attitude
• A commercial awareness and understanding of business expectations, which leads to excellent results.
• Behaviours that fit our vision and core values
• Ability to operate independently using own initiative as well as collaboratively in a positive team environment
• Flexible and adaptable to meet the challenges of the business.
• Willingness to take on tasks as required
• Proven ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
• Excellent organisational skills
• Communicates effectively with colleagues and clients at all levels.
• Articulate with excellent listening, written and verbal communication skills (via email, telephone and face to face)
• A desire to embrace new challenges and achieve personal development
• Personal drive, passion and meticulous attention to detail

Qualifications

• Mechanical or Electrical qualifications
• Desirable to have Commissioning Specialists Association Level 4 or above
• Desirable to have completed the CSA Introduction to Commissioning Management course
• In depth technical expertise of mechanical and electrical building services systems
• Well informed of current regulations and awareness of changes in the industry
• 6+ years of commissioning experience

Your Future

A real opportunity to work with a collaborative and motivated team, employer and blue-chip clients. A fantastic environment in which to work combined with genuine opportunity to create your role and grow whilst being recognised, rewarded, inspired, and working with friendly colleagues.