Commissioning Manager

Fluor Corporation; North East; Hybrid; GBP 92,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluor Corporation in Durham seeks an experienced Commissioning Manager to oversee pre-commissioning and commissioning activities across a range of complex systems on a one-year contract outside IR35.

You will manage testing, energisation, and handover, coordinating with engineering, construction, and operations teams to deliver safe, compliant installations aligned with project specifications.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in pre-commissioning and commissioning within complex projects.
• LNG project experience preferred but not essential.
• Strong technical background in Building Services, Clean room environments, LV auxiliary systems, SCADA and telecommunications, HV systems.
• Degree or equivalent in Electrical, Mechanical, or Building Services Engineering.
• Relevant commissioning or engineering certifications are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate pre-commissioning and commissioning activities across project scope.
• Ensure systems are fully prepared for testing, energisation, and handover.
• Plan and execute commissioning schedules in line with project milestones.
• Interface with engineering, construction, and operations teams to ensure smooth system integration.
• Manage inspection, testing, and validation processes.
• Review and verify commissioning documentation, procedures, and reports.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality standards throughout all phases.
• Support issue resolution, fault finding, and system optimisation during commissioning.
• Participate in client handover and close-out activities.

Skills

Coordination

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Reading technical drawings

Planning

Safety and quality mindset

Education

Electrical/Mechanical/Building Services engineering degree

Tools

SCADA

Telecommunications systems

HV systems

Building services knowledge

Job description

Job details

Posted 23 September 2026

Start date 23 July 2026

Location Durham

Job type Contract

Discipline Oil Gas and Chemicals

Reference 169261

Job Function Manager

Our client based in the Northeast is looking for a Commissioning Manager. This role is on an initial one year contract outside IR35. As the experienced Commissioning Manager, you will oversee pre-commissioning and commissioning activities across a range of complex systems. The role will be responsible for ensuring all systems are installed, tested, and handed over in line with project specifications, safety standards, and operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate pre-commissioning and commissioning activities across project scope
• Ensure systems are fully prepared for testing, energisation, and handover
• Plan and execute commissioning schedules in line with project milestones
• Interface with engineering, construction, and operations teams to ensure smooth system integration
• Manage inspection, testing, and validation processes
• Review and verify commissioning documentation, procedures, and reports
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality standards throughout all phases
• Support issue resolution, fault finding, and system optimisation during commissioning
• Participate in client handover and close-out activities

Requirements & Experience

• Proven experience in pre-commissioning and commissioning within complex projects
• LNG project experience preferred but not essential
• Strong technical background in:
• Building Services
• Clean room environments
• LV auxiliary systems
• SCADA and telecommunications systems
• Exposure to HV systems

Skills & Competencies

• Strong coordination and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting capability
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Good organisational and planning skills
• Strong focus on safety and quality assurance

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical, Mechanical, or Building Services Engineering (or related discipline)
• Relevant commissioning or engineering certifications are advantageous

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; age; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; religion; national origin; disability; veteran status; genetic information; or any other criteria protected by governing law.