Commissioning Manager - T&D Construction (Birmingham, UK)

Burns & McDonnell; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Birmingham, UK is seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager to oversee and lead commissioning activities across multiple projects, ensuring safety, quality and delivery on schedule.

You will provide operational leadership to field teams, drive commissioning strategy, manage reports, liaise with clients and authorities, and maintain stringent HSQE compliance while developing staff capability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in engineering or related technical field.
• Full UK driving licence.
• SSE CAT1, CAT2 & CAT3 authorisations.
• HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• SMSTS or IOSH or equivalent.
• Varied knowledge of substation equipment from various OEMs.
• Must have the right interpersonal and communication skills to build trust with the site team.
• Minimum of 5 years as a commissioning engineer.
• Strong LV & HV knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Oversee commissioning on multiple projects and deliverables.
• Lead development of commissioning strategy and project reviews.
• Ensure compliance with CDM regulations and safety policies.
• Produce reports and provide timely information to stakeholders.
• Coach and develop sub‑contractors to meet production levels.
• Maintain QA/QC adherence and manage site documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Commercial awareness

Education

Bachelor Degree in engineering or related technical field

HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering

SMSTS or IOSH or equivalent

SSE CAT1, CAT2 & CAT3 authorisations

National Grid Persons

Job description

Description

Chart your own course and change the world — with the support of people whose interests are aligned with yours. At Burns & McDonnell, opportunity is waiting. We’ve looked for people with big ideas and an entrepreneurial mindset. It’s those kinds of people who have helped us grow from a small consulting business back in 1898 to a global leader in engineering, architecture and construction solutions. Today, we’re a thriving company with more than 10,000 professionals working in 75 offices worldwide and recognised as a leader in Transmission & Distribution.

The Commissioning Manager is responsible for overseeing, leading, coordinating, managing and planning commissioning activities on our projects, from pre‑contract award to project execution and completion, and monitoring that performance meets recognised standards of productivity, quality and compliance with essential health and safety provisions. Provide operational leadership and guidance for the project delivery teams on multiple projects and support the Field Operations Manager with the implementation of all procedures and policies while providing support and advice to other members of the site management and delivery teams. Complete all necessary internal reporting to a high standard and lead by example when interfacing with external parties such as clients, project stakeholders, sub‑consultants/subcontractors, enforcement agencies, local planning authorities & statutory bodies.

• Understand the Company Health & Safety and Environmental (SHE) Policies and Processes and statutory requirements as they affect the company’s operations and ensure the requirements are implemented.
• Ensure compliance to CDM regulations on site.
• Undertake detailed site inspections.
• Produce reports or provide information in a timely manner.
• Attend and cascade briefings as directed and in a timely manner.
• Perform On Call duties as directed.
• Perform fluidity tasks to ensure work can be executed on time and without issue.
• Liaise with customers, clients, local authorities and other interested third parties regarding past, present or future works.
• Provide sufficient and timely support, assessment and coaching to ensure sub‑contractors are performing to agreed production levels.
• Ensure quality checks are completed in line with contract specification and contract statement of requirements.
• Maintain own levels of skill and knowledge to do the job effectively.
• Perform other duties as directed by your line manager or management team.
• Comply with the relevant Company HSQE and welfare policy provisions.
• Support client and ensure all agreed KPIs are met or exceeded.
• Ensure operative records are accurate and kept up to date each week.
• Provide operational and functional management advice on the practical implementation of the company’s policies and processes including external stakeholders such as customers if necessary.
• Assist and/or manage the investigation of accidents, incidents, dangerous occurrences, near misses and other incidents.
• Promote best practice, capture best practice and ensure it is fed‑back into the business.
• Set standards and lead by example in health, safety, quality & environmental management.
• Assist the Field Operations Manager with the implementation of all procedures and policies across other sites other than their own.
• Lead the development of commissioning strategy and develop objectives into business planning and project strategy.
• Oversee the planning, preparation and implementation of commissioning documentation to support construction activities with Field Operations.
• Develop and refine methodologies, tools, and standards for commissioning practice. Responsible for implementing relevant industry developments.
• Lead the development of project reviews, evaluations and proposals for utilisation of commissioning resource.
• Lead the development and implementation of commissioning procedures as required by projects.
• Lead and oversee the development and implementation of company Electrical Systems of Works including appointing necessary roles.
• Lead management of commissioning programs, reporting and progress.
• Attend FATS and SATS as necessary.
• Assist site teams in project deliverables for contract execution.
• Responsible for overseeing multiple projects and deliverables.
• Delegate work and review performance to ensure the efficient, cost‑effective utilisation of staff and tools.
• Monitor and maintain staffing levels to meet project requirements while maintaining billable goals.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Responsible for recruitment, development, training and retention of staff.
• Responsible for conducting performance evaluations for department staff.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to the department.
• Responsible for interpreting the organization’s policies, purposes and goals to staff.
• Responsible for overall QA/QC process adherence.
• Enforce compliance with company and site safety policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in engineering or related technical field and 7 years of construction field experience in startup and commissioning activities.
• Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
• Full UK driving licence.
• SSE CAT1, CAT 2 & CAT 3 authorisations.
• HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering or equivalent demonstrable experience/training.
• SMSTS or IOSH or equivalent.
• Varied knowledge of substation equipment from various OEMs.
• Must have the right interpersonal skills and communication skills to build a culture of trust with the site team.
• Minimum of 5 years as a commissioning engineer.
• Must have a strong LV & HV knowledge.
• The ability to empathise, communicate and influence stakeholders and the project team.
• The ability to lead by example and motivate the project team.
• Excellent organisational, communication and time management skills.
• Be able to work on own initiative.
• Computer literate.
• Must have commercial awareness and understand the effect of site‑based activities on the project financial performance.
• Must be able to communicate professionally and effectively, particularly to external parties such as the client, their customers and local authorities.
• Must have the skills and confidence to direct and coordinate project requirements and tasks.
• Must have an understanding/kno­wledge of the client’s Transmission procedures.
• Must have a strong understanding of engineering drawings and the management of drawing systems.
• Desired: Previous TP141 Appointment.
• SSE CAT1, CAT 2 & CAT 3 authorisation.
• National Grid Persons.

Job

Construction Services

Primary Location: GB-Birmingham, UK-Birmingham

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time