Commissioning Manager

EQUANS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Car allowance

5% bonus

Company shares

Private health care

5% pension

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Equans is seeking a Commissioning Manager to lead testing and commissioning across solar PV farm projects in the UK, ensuring operability, safety and performance from the turnkey phase through to handover.

You will develop testing plans, coordinate internal and external resources, review results against contractual and normative criteria, and drive remedial actions while collaborating with project management, design, procurement and operations teams.

Qualifications

• Must have previous experience of commissioning large scale Solar PV farms or other energy related projects.
• High Voltage Senior Authorised Person.
• Knowledge and experience of G99 and HV.
• Solar PV operations & maintenance experience (O&M).
• Flexible approach with the ability to travel across various sites within the UK and working away from home.

Responsibilities

• Lead, on site and off site, all testing and commissioning activities in solar farms.
• Prepare testing and commissioning plans and test procedures with time, resources, equipment and conditions.
• Review test results against contractual and normative criteria; organise remedial activities as required.
• Compile test reports in accordance with contractual requirements and normative references.
• Provide input to project management, design, engineering, procurement for commissioning requirements.
• Provide asset performance, simulation, measurement and verification for assets in commissioning phase and initialise remediation.
• Keep abreast of technological and commercial market developments; inform senior management of salient innovations.
• Ensure high quality of services through management of third parties, sub-contractors and in-house resources.
• Manage supply chain audits and create action plans with key partners to improve service quality.
• Implement company strategies focusing on QA, Health & Safety and statutory compliance.

Skills

Solar PV commissioning

G99 knowledge

HV experience

O&M experience

Travel flexibility

Job description

Equans is a renowned energies & services contractor and a proud member of the Bouygues global industrial group. Our expertise spans the design, construction, and maintenance of buildings and critical infrastructure worldwide.

We have a great opportunity for a Commissioning Manager to join our highly successful Energy Solutions business; primarily supporting our renewable energy projects.

Our Energy Solutions business oversee major renewable EPC projects across the UK. We design, install, commission and operate large scale solar PV farms for our clients. Supplying renewable energy from solar power plants enables local communities to reduce costs and reduce their carbon footprint.

Alongside our solar farm projects we are involved in delivering a wide range of energy solutions to secure a more sustainable future.

Key activities

• To lead, on site and off site, all testing and commissioning activities in solar farms being delivered by the Company by managing internal and external resources required in order to perform all testing and commissioning activities..
• Prepare testing and commissioning plans and test procedures, outlining requirements (time, resources, equipment as well particular conditions to be satisfied) and test deliverables, associated method statements and risk assessments.
• Review test results against agreed contractual and normative criteria and to organise remedial activities if and where required, including the investigations, diagnosis and troubleshooting that may occasionally be required.
• Compile test reports in accordance with contractual requirements and applicable normative references.
• Provide input to project management, design, engineering, procurement to ensure that appropriate commissioning requirements are incorporated into all related activities in order to ensure operability, safety and performance.
• To provide asset performance, simulation, measurement and verification as well as reporting of PV plant performance for assets in commissioning phase and to initialise any required remediation.
• To keep abreast of technological and commercial market developments and to inform senior management of any salient innovation.
• Ensure the consistent high quality of services through management of and interface with third parties, sub-contractors as well as in-house resources.
• To effectively manage supply chain, to ensure supply chain audits are conducted and appropriate action plans put in place for improvements. To develop a professional relationship with key supply chain partners to ensure high quality service delivery for the Client.
• Implement the company’s corporate strategies, especially in the context of optimising financial performance, Quality Assurance requirements, Health & Safety good practice and statutory compliance.

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Must have previous experience of commissioning large scale Solar PV farms or other energy related projects
• High Voltage Senior Authorised Person
• Knowledge and experience of G99 and HV
• Solar PV operations & maintenance experience (O&M)
• Flexible approach with the ability to travel across various sites within the UK and working away from home

We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• 25 days leave
• Car allowance
• 5% bonus
• Company shares
• Private health care
• 5% pension
• Employee assistance programme (Private GP Appointments, Legal support, Counselling)

Who are we?

In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of sustainable facilities management and regeneration, and cutting-edge energy and digital services. Our 15,000 employees combine these activities to deliver decarbonisation across the built environment and help businesses, communities, public sector organisations and government to accelerate the transition to a low carbon, resilient world.

Globally, Equans is a world leader in the energy and services sector with operations in 20 countries, 90,000 employees working on 5 continents and a turnover of 19.2 billion euros in 2024. Equans is a subsidiary of the Bouygues group.

What's next?

At Equans, we’re committed to building a diverse, respectful and inclusive workplace that truly reflects the communities and markets we serve.

Joining Equans means being part of a culture where every voice is valued, supported by vibrant employee led networks championing inclusion and diversity across gender, ethnicity, disability, LGBTQ+, veterans, parents, and young professionals.

Guided by our core values, we foster a culture of respect, integrity, collaboration, and excellence - empowering our people to deliver outstanding results and be their authentic selves every day. Our approach means we welcome candidates with transferable skills who may not meet every specific requirement, and where possible we support flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments to enable success.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check or security vetting, as noted in the role requirements. A criminal record will not necessarily be a barrier to obtaining a position with us.