Commissioning Manager

WGM Engineering Ltd; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days holiday

Pension scheme 6%

Life assurance 3x salary

Salary sacrifice options

Flexible benefits

Remote and hybrid working

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Sick pay

Employee discount

Car allowance £5k

Job summary

WGM Engineering Ltd, part of RSK Group, is recruiting a Commissioning Manager to join the Projects team in Glasgow on a permanent, full-time basis. Hybrid working with 37.5 hours per week, relocation to Stepps within 6 months.

You will lead the safe commissioning of multidisciplinary projects, ensuring assets are tested, meet performance requirements and handover successfully to clients. You’ll own commissioning strategies and work closely with project managers, site teams and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• Must have proven experience managing commissioning activities in engineering/construction.
• Electrical apprenticeship and SVQ Level 3 qualification are required.
• Knowledge of 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning activities across projects, ensuring delivery meets programme and client criteria.
• Develop and maintain commissioning strategies, plans and procedures.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors through testing and handover.
• Review plans and documentation for a coordinated and safe approach.
• Oversee factory and site acceptance testing and witnessing activities.
• Monitor installation quality and resolve defects to maintain readiness.
• Manage commissioning documentation and handover deliverables.

Skills

Electrical apprenticeship

SVQ Level 3

18th Edition Wiring

BS 7671 knowledge

Commissioning strategies

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

NEC contracts

UK driving licence

ECS card

Education

Electrical apprenticeship

SVQ Level 3

Tools

WIMES knowledge

Job description

Inclusive Recruitment Guide for Candidates

The Vacancy

Lead the team. Shape delivery. Bring essential infrastructure to life.

WGM Engineering, part of RSK Group, is looking for a Commissioning Manager to join our Projects team on a permanent, full-time basis, working 37.5 hours per week. Based in Glasgow with Hybrid working you will support commissioning delivery across project sites, with travel required to meet project needs. Please note we will be relocating to Stepps within 6 months of you joining.

You will lead the safe and effective commissioning of multidisciplinary projects, ensuring assets are tested, meet performance requirements and achieve successful client acceptance and handover.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of commissioning strategies, strengthen delivery processes and lead a team of commissioning engineers. You will work closely with project managers, planners, site teams, specialist subcontractors and clients to bring essential infrastructure into operation.

WGM Engineering is experiencing significant growth across the UK, delivering critical infrastructure projects across the water and industrial sectors. As part of RSK Group, we combine the scale and support of a wider group with the practical, hands-on approach of a specialist engineering delivery business.

Our teams work with major clients across regulated environments, supporting safe, sustainable and high-quality project delivery. We are focused on building long-term capability, strengthening our teams and creating opportunities for people to build meaningful careers.

What You’ll Do

• Lead commissioning activities across the project portfolio, ensuring delivery meets programme requirements, technical specifications, quality standards and client acceptance criteria.
• Develop and maintain commissioning strategies, plans and procedures, improving how commissioning is coordinated and delivered.
• Work with planning and project teams to develop commissioning programmes, identify dependencies and resolve construction issues affecting commissioning readiness.
• Lead, coordinate and develop commissioning engineers and specialist subcontractors, setting clear objectives and maintaining high technical standards.
• Review subcontractor commissioning plans, method statements and supporting documentation to ensure a coordinated and safe approach.
• Coordinate factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing and integrated site acceptance testing, including witnessing arrangements and completion records.
• Monitor installation quality and readiness for commissioning, working with construction teams to resolve defects and technical issues.
• Manage commissioning documentation, test records and handover deliverables in line with client specifications.
• Promote health, safety, environmental and quality standards throughout testing, commissioning and handover, undertaking inspections and audits as required.
• Provide technical support to project managers and engineers, chair commissioning coordination meetings and maintain effective client relationships.
• Report commissioning progress, risks and priorities to senior management, using lessons learned to improve future delivery.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience managing commissioning activities and leading teams within engineering, construction or a comparable operational environment.
• An electrical engineering background, supported by a recognised electrical apprenticeship and SVQ Level 3 qualification, or equivalent.
• Relevant 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualifications and up-to-date knowledge of BS 7671.
• Experience developing commissioning strategies, plans, programmes and testing documentation.
• The ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams, specialist subcontractors and suppliers through testing, commissioning and handover.
• Knowledge of electrical construction and relevant Water Industry Mechanical and Electrical Standards (WIMES).
• An understanding of NEC engineering and construction contracts, safe systems of work and site HSEQ requirements.
• Strong technical judgement and problem-solving skills, with the confidence to resolve issues and maintain delivery momentum.
• Clear communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with clients, project teams and operational colleagues.
• A valid ECS card and a full driving licence valid for use in the UK.

Experience within the water or wastewater industry and a valid five-day SMSTS qualification would be advantageous.

Salary And Benefits

We are offering a salary up to £80k, plus £5k Car Allowance. The salary offered will reflect the skills and experience demonstrated for this role. Full salary banding is available on request.

At WGM, We Offer a Competitive Benefits Package Designed To Support Our People Both Inside And Outside Of Work. This Includes:

• 32 days’ holiday, increasing to 36 days based on length of service.
• Pension scheme, with WGM contributing 6%.
• Life assurance scheme that pays three times your salary.
• Salary sacrifice options, including an electric vehicle scheme, annual leave purchase and cycle to work schemes.
• Flexible benefits programme, including a health cash plan and discounted gym membership.
• Remote and hybrid working options, subject to role requirements.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• Company sick pay, available after a qualifying period.
• Employee discount programme.

RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

About Us

Based in Scotland, we are an engineering business providing mechanical, electrical and civil engineering services to clients across the UK. We are one of the UK’s leading engineering solution providers, recognised for outstanding client service, quality solutions and our commitment to health and safety. From our HQ in Glasgow, we deliver sustainable solutions to the water and renewables sectors. Supplementary services include project management, technical engineering, design, and off-site modular build.

We have partnered with innovative technology providers in the renewables sector, including solar PV, hydroelectric and heat networks. We are a progressive, people-orientated business driven by our values to deliver workable and cost-effective solutions in the communities we work. When you work for WGM you join a dynamic team and have the opportunity to be part of our ambitious plans for future growth.

WGM is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?