Commissioning Manager

g2 Recruitment; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 77,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major pharma project

Contract position

ASAP start

Job summary

g2 Recruitment is seeking a Mechanical Commissioning Manager for a major pharmaceutical project near Cardiff, Wales. Lead commissioning across ~45 systems, coordinating with package managers, subcontractors and stakeholders through to handover.

The role focuses on planning, testing, turnover and ensuring safety and compliance on a GMP-regulated site. Start ASAP on a 6-month contract with a competitive rate.

Qualifications

• Senior commissioning professional with mechanical/MEP experience.
• Experience in GMP-regulated/pharma environments is a plus.
• Strong stakeholder management and subcontractor coordination capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage commissioning activities across approximately 45 mechanical and utility systems.
• Develop and manage commissioning programmes, schedules and testing activities.
• Coordinate package managers, subcontractors, vendors and project stakeholders.
• Oversee flushing, pressure testing, cleaning, mechanical completion and commissioning activities.
• Manage commissioning documentation, procedures, test packs and handover records.
• Chair commissioning meetings and provide progress updates to project leadership.
• Drive systems through turnover and final client handover.
• Ensure commissioning activities are completed safely, compliantly and to programme.
• Proven experience as a Commissioning Manager, Mechanical Commissioning Manager, Commissioning Lead or similar.

Job description

Mechanical Commissioning Manager | Pharmaceutical Project | Cardiff, Wales

We are currently supporting a leading contractor in the appointment of an experienced Mechanical Commissioning Manager for a major pharmaceutical project based near Cardiff, Wales.

This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically biased commissioning professional to take ownership of the commissioning process, leading activities from planning and coordination through to testing, turnover and final handover.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering a complex pharmaceutical facility, working closely with package managers, subcontractors and project stakeholders to ensure systems are commissioned safely, efficiently and in line with project requirements.

Job Title: Mechanical Commissioning Manager

Contract Type: Contract

Duration: 6 Months

Rate: Competitive

Start Date: ASAP

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage commissioning activities across approximately 45 mechanical and utility systems.
• Develop and manage commissioning programmes, schedules and testing activities.
• Coordinate package managers, subcontractors, vendors and project stakeholders.
• Oversee flushing, pressure testing, cleaning, mechanical completion and commissioning activities.
• Manage commissioning documentation, procedures, test packs and handover records.
• Chair commissioning meetings and provide progress updates to project leadership.
• Drive systems through turnover and final client handover.
• Ensure commissioning activities are completed safely, compliantly and to programme.
• Proven experience as a Commissioning Manager, Mechanical Commissioning Manager, Commissioning Lead or similar.
• Strong background in Mechanical and MEP Commissioning.
• Experience commissioning:
• Stainless Steel Process Pipework
• Mechanical Utilities
• HVAC Systems
• Chilled Water Systems
• Heating Water Systems
• Process Air Systems
• Building Services Infrastructure
• Experience managing commissioning programmes through to handover.
• Strong stakeholder management and subcontractor coordination experience.
• Ability to oversee multiple systems and workstreams simultaneously.
• Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Life Sciences or GMP-regulated project experience.
• Cleanroom, process facility or advanced manufacturing project experience.
• Experience with process piping, utility systems and mechanical completions.
• Previous experience working with major MEP contractors or pharmaceutical delivery teams.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work on a major pharmaceutical project.
• Competitive rate.
• Opportunity to lead a large-scale commissioning programme from start to finish.