Electronic Security Systems Commissioning Manager

iO Associates; Reading; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading defence project contractor in the UK is seeking an experienced Electronic Security Systems Commissioning Manager to oversee commissioning activities for a complex infrastructure project. The role requires proven expertise in electronic security systems, strong leadership skills, and eligibility for UK Security Clearance. This is a contract role offering competitive compensation and opportunities for career progression within national defence projects.

Benefits

Opportunity to work on challenging projects

Competitive salary

Long-term career progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commissioning large-scale facilities with electronic security systems.
• Solid understanding of commissioning methodologies and system integration.
• Track record in delivering complex projects in regulated sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver commissioning activities including planning and oversight.
• Ensure safety, quality, and compliance in commissioning activities.
• Manage documentation and stakeholder reviews on commissioning progress.
• Capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Commissioning large-scale facilities

Electronic security systems expertise

Stakeholder management

Compliance and safety oversight

Education

Degree qualified (or equivalent experience)

Job description

Overview

Electronic Security Systems Commissioning Manager

Reading, UK

Up to £650 per day OUTSIDE IR35

We are seeking an experienced Electronic Security Systems Commissioning Manager to join one of the UK's most complex and high-profile defence infrastructure projects. This is a rare opportunity to work on a technically challenging programme where your skills will play a vital role in ensuring the safe and successful commissioning of critical security systems and control infrastructure.

You'll be responsible for overseeing the commissioning strategy, managing supplier test activities, and ensuring systems are integrated and handed over seamlessly. This is a leadership role that demands both technical expertise and the ability to manage stakeholders across multiple disciplines.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver commissioning activities, including planning, co-ordination, and oversight of supplier test programmes.
• Ensure safety, quality, and compliance in all commissioning activities while integrating test requirements into the wider project schedule.
• Manage documentation, stakeholder reviews, and reporting on commissioning progress, changes, and forecasts.
• Capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement across commissioning processes.

Essential Criteria

• Proven experience commissioning large-scale facilities, with strong expertise in electronic security systems (access control, IDS, CCTV, PIDS).
• Solid understanding of commissioning methodologies, system integration, and design review processes.
• Track record of delivering complex projects within defence or other highly regulated technical sectors.
• Degree qualified (or equivalent experience) and eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC/DV).

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work on one of the UK's most challenging technical projects.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Long-term career progression in high-security infrastructure projects.
• Chance to make a direct impact on national defence capability.

If you have Active SC and want to work with a company that delivers pioneering infrastructure solutions that shape a smarter, more connected and sustainable UK, then reply with an UpToDate CV for more info.

P. S: Company cannot provide visa sponsorship, so only candidates residing in UK and with the existing right to work will be considered for the role.