Divisional Commissioning Manager

Bridges Electrical Engineers; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Maidstone is seeking a Divisional Commissioning Manager. This role involves managing a commissioning team, ensuring high standards in project execution within the water and wastewater sectors, and maintaining safety compliance. Ideal candidates should have relevant certifications and significant experience in the field. This permanent role offers autonomy and the chance to shape project success.

Benefits

Health cash plan

Employee Discount Scheme

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in managing teams of 5-10 people.
• Understanding of water and waste treatment processes.
• Knowledge of safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the commissioning team for various projects.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Develop and implement commissioning strategies.

Skills

Process Commissioning knowledge

Electrical Test & Inspect certification

Telemetry commissioning

Control Philosophy knowledge

Education

IOSH Managing Safely certification

ECS Gold Card

Tools

PLC understanding

Ethernet Network Commissioning

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Bridges Electrical Engineers

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Maidstone, United Kingdom

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Posted:

12.08.2025

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26.09.2025

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Description

The Divisional Commissioning Manager is a key leadership role responsible for managing and developing the commissioning team, ensuring high-quality delivery of commissioning services across the Division’s project portfolio. You will work closely with Delivery, Design, Safety, and Quality teams to guarantee that projects meet client specifications, are technically compliant, and are handed over safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the commissioning team across multiple projects.
• Ensure readiness for commissioning: completed installation, red-line drawings, signed ITPs, and ATEX inspections.
• Maintain high standards of documentation and ensure alignment with internal governance.
• Collaborate with Project and Regional Managers to develop commissioning plans.
• Develop and implement Process Commissioning strategies for water and wastewater treatment systems.
• Audit and review commissioning documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Provide feedback to Estimating team for improved cost planning.

Resource & Team Management

• Conduct skills gap analysis and manage recruitment and training needs.
• Deliver regular VIP reviews and development plans for team members.
• Promote cross-training for supervisors to expand team versatility.
• Ensure shared learning across departments including SHEQ and Delivery.

Reporting & Governance

• Provide accurate and timely reporting on commissioning status, issues, and documentation.
• Ensure control and consistency of documentation, including digital tools and document control methods.

Health & Safety

• Ensure compliance with Bridges' safety policies and procedures.
• Promote a safety-first culture within the commissioning team.

Information Security

• Maintain vigilance around information security.
• Report suspicious behavior or security incidents in accordance with company procedures

At Bridges we are more than Engineers.

We're listed on The Sunday Times' Top 100 Employers 2024.

As a team we shape and support engineering and construction for our clients who in turn touch the daily lives of millions of people across the UK. We have a large diverse team of talented Safe & Happy People, combining their strengths and ambition to bring innovation and evolution which supports Sustainability for all stakeholders.

Our key sectors include Water, Waste Water, Power, Energy and Aggregates and we operate through a regional office network that is supported by our manufacturing hub located in the heart of Somerset. This includes our 60,000ft head office complex from where we deliver a range of diverse and challenging projects and programmes throughout UK infrastructure.

Our projects range in value from £5k to £15m and we either engage directly with the Water and Waste Companies as Principal Contractor and Principal Designer or through a number of strategic Tier 1 clients supported throughout by our off-site manufacturing capacity.

The Role

This is a permanent opportunity.

We are currently recruiting for a Divisional Commissioning Manager to help deliver our portfolio of projects across the Water I and Waste Water Industry.

Contracted to 42.5hrs per week, Monday to Friday. You have full ownership over your schedule, allowing you to work with a lot of autonomy.

• Manage a team of 5-10 people
• Coordination with internal and 3rd party teams
• Travel to various offices and sites across the region
• Report directly to the Delivery Director

Requirements

• IOSH Managing Safely (or equivalent)
• Electrical Test & Inspect certification
• CCNSG (or similar)
• Emergency First Aid or First Aider
• ECS Gold Card
• Electrical Test & Inspect certification
• Process Commissioning knowledge associated with the water and waste industries specifically in and around the treatment and pumping processes
• Control Philosophy, Software and PLC understanding
• Telemetry commissioning
• Ethernet Network Commissioning

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR BRIDGES

RoSPA Gold Medal winner, Bridges - is an excellent company to work for and a great place to develop your career. Our goal is to exceed the very highest standards and ensure our people work in a culture of health, safety and well-being.

We are currently holders of the Armed Forces Covenant Silver Award, which reinforces our commitment to supporting the armed forces community.

We are a family-run business with a friendly and welcoming culture, and we are dedicated to helping our employees learn, develop, and achieve success - along with us and throughout their careers.

Bridges also offers an excellent benefits package:

• Health cash plan with Healthshield
• Standard Life Pension Scheme - 5% company contribution
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee referral scheme - £1,000 if you successfully introduce someone
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

When you join us, you’ll be part of our exciting journey.

Wherever your journey begins with us, through mutual engagement, we’ll make sure you are supported and invested in. We believe in ‘team bridges’ and leadership at all levels with our guiding principles: Safe People, Happy People, Sustainable Business.

Come and be part of our team!

Bridges is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring equality and diversity within the workplace.