Commissioning Trials Manager

SYR - Shoreside Maritime Recruitment; Thorley; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SYR - Shoreside Maritime Recruitment in the UK is seeking a highly skilled Commissioning & Trials Manager to lead vessel commissioning, on-site tests and trials, and ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.

You will coordinate with customers, suppliers and authorities, prepare test plans and reports, and drive the acceptance process through to delivery, in alignment with the project QMS.

Qualifications

• Experience leading vessel commissioning and trials.
• Familiar with classification society requirements.
• Ability to coordinate with customers and suppliers.
• Proven QA and safety compliance in maritime projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee vessel commissioning and internal shipyard trials.
• Coordinate contractual trials on-site before delivery.
• Prepare test sheets, trial reports and progress updates.
• Liaise with subcontractors, authorities and customers.
• Ensure QMS adherence and support warranty activities.
• Support safety and environmental compliance throughout trials.

Skills

Shipyards experience

Commissioning leadership

Stakeholder liaison

Safety compliance

Job description

SYR are proud to represent a long term client of ours who are one of the key players in the shipbuilding industry, in the UK.

They are looking for a highly skilled & experienced Commissioning & Trials Manager to join the team.

This is an extremely exciting opportunity for a bright and enthusiastic individual to join our thriving and fast-growing shipbuilding company. As Commissioning Trials Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the commissioning of ships.

The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting tests required by the classification society and/or supervisory body, as well as those necessary to obtain a provisional navigation permit from maritime authorities. You will ensure that the results of dockside and sea trials meet contractual and functional requirements set out in the contract.

Additionally, you will organise and participate in the vessel’s contractual acceptance tests alongside the customer and/or their representative, following the criteria and definitions outlined in the technical specification and contract.

All responsibilities will be performed in alignment with the company’s Quality Management System (QMS), with a particular focus on the PR3 process, "Managing Projects".

Main Duties and Tasks

Roles and Responsibilities

• Vessel Commissioning & Internal Shipyard Trials
• Conduct commissioning, system, and equipment operations.
• Person responsible for trials afloat
• Prepare test sheets and trial reports.
• Serve as the primary contact for subcontractors and suppliers during testing and commissioning phases ensuring smooth collaboration between key system integrators.
• Coordinate and manage presentation / certification tests for maritime authorities, classification societies, and supervisory bodies.
• Conduct presentation / certification tests for the shipowner and/or their representative.

Contractual Trials & Delivery

• Coordinate and manage contractual trials on-site before vessel delivery.
• Facilitate the ship’s acceptance process.
• Prepare the vessel for shipment.
• Draft mission and activity reports.

Quality Responsibilities

• Apply and adhere to the Shipyards Quality Management System (QMS) procedures and guidelines.
• Manage quality assurance within assigned projects.
• Identify and recommend enhancements to the QMS as needed.
• Support the warranty team with detail and insight from the trials period and if necessary help warranty during busy periods.

Safety & Environmental Responsibilities

• Follow and enforces company safety and environmental regulations.
• Report hazardous situations to management.
• Monitor and update periodic equipment checks.
• Suggest safety and environmental improvements within the company.
• Develop customer prevention plans before subcontracted work begins.

Compliance

The role holder must comply with the following:

• WSC policy, procedures and strategy
• The internal and external regulations
• Relevant legislation such as GDPR
• Knows, complies with and enforces the Safety/Environment instructions.
• Directives from Management
• The personal and company Roadmap

Key reference documents include contracts, technical specifications, budgets, cost estimates, general schedules, and regulatory documents. Decisions affecting deadlines and costs require management validation.

Resources and Constraints

• Travel to OCEA France for onboarding - initially 2 weeks
• International travel may, on occasion, be required once in role
• Must be eligible for UKVS (United Kingdom Security Vetting) Checks