Commissioning Manager

J3a Recruitment; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car allowance

Private medical insurance

Pension contributions matched up to 8%

Life assurance

Volunteer days

Flexible working

Job summary

J3A Recruitment seeks a senior Commissioning Manager to lead commissioning engineers across a major water-sector framework in Yorkshire. You will shape commissioning strategies early in design, identify process risks and ensure commissioning needs are integrated throughout delivery.

The role requires managing multiple workstreams, coordinating diverse stakeholders and delivering milestones to time and budget. Experience in water infrastructure and MMC/Lean delivery is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical and chemical engineering commissioning.
• Experience leading engineers and coordinating multidisciplinary commissioning activities.
• Knowledge of process safety, quality assurance and project handover requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate commissioning engineers across the framework.
• Develop commissioning plans from project brief through to final delivery.
• Establish robust commissioning processes, procedures and quality records.
• Ensure testing, inspections and commissioning documentation are completed and signed off.
• Identify and secure suitably qualified commissioning resources.
• Deliver commissioning activities in line with programmes and commercial requirements.
• Coordinate internal teams, designers, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Ensure client personnel receive operational training.

Skills

Mechanical commissioning

Electrical commissioning

Chemical engineering

Leadership

Project coordination

Education

HNC in mechanical/electrical/chemical engineering

Professional engineering qualification

Tools

BIM software

Digital engineering tools

Job description

Commissioning Manager

Location: Sheffield / Yorkshire Water Projects

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week

Sector: Water Infrastructure

The Opportunity

J3A Recruitment is working with a leading UK infrastructure and engineering contractor to recruit an experienced Commissioning Manager for a major water-sector framework across Yorkshire.

This is a senior delivery position responsible for leading commissioning engineers, coordinating commissioning activities across multiple projects and ensuring assets are safely and successfully handed over to the client.

The successful Commissioning Manager will become involved during the early project and design stages, helping to shape commissioning strategies, identify process risks and make sure commissioning requirements are fully considered throughout delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate commissioning engineers working across the framework.
• Develop commissioning plans from project brief and outline design through to final delivery.
• Establish robust commissioning processes, procedures and quality records.
• Ensure testing, inspections and commissioning documentation are accurately completed and signed off.
• Identify and secure suitably qualified commissioning resources.
• Deliver commissioning activities in line with programmes, specifications and commercial requirements.
• Coordinate internal teams, designers, suppliers and specialist subcontractors.
• Ensure client personnel receive the appropriate operational training.
• Support project handover, aftercare and defect-period activities.
• Identify and control mechanical, electrical, chemical, process and energy-related risks.
• Ensure all testing and commissioning activities are planned and completed safely.
• Provide technical commissioning expertise throughout the design process.
• Ensure commissioning requirements are incorporated into designs and installation strategies.
• Produce monthly commissioning reports for senior leadership and client teams.
• Use BIM, 3D models and other digital tools to improve planning and delivery.

What We Are Looking For

The ideal Commissioning Manager will be a technically capable and analytical leader who can manage multiple workstreams, coordinate different stakeholders and deliver against demanding project deadlines.

You will ideally offer:

• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical and chemical engineering commissioning.
• Previous water or wastewater industry experience, although candidates from other process-led industries will also be considered.
• Experience leading engineers and coordinating multidisciplinary commissioning activities.
• Knowledge of process safety, quality assurance and project handover requirements.
• An understanding of MMC, Lean Construction, production thinking or agile programme delivery.
• Experience using digital engineering or BIM software to support commissioning.
• A minimum HNC qualification in mechanical, electrical or chemical engineering.
• A professional engineering qualification and SMSTS would be advantageous.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary - Competitive dependent on experience
• Company car allowance.
• 26 days' annual leave, with the option to buy or sell up to three days.
• Private medical insurance.
• Pension contributions matched up to 8%.
• Life assurance, Two paid volunteering days, Flexible and agile working, where appropriate, Professional membership fees.

Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK, as sponsorship cannot be provided. The position is subject to BPSS clearance, including identity, employment-history and criminal-record checks.

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