Fire Protection Commissioning Lead - Projects & Handover

Reed; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car

Company Pension

Performance Bonus

25 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays

Job summary

Reed is seeking a Commissioning Manager to lead the delivery of sprinkler and fire suppression commissioning across multiple live projects in the UK. You will coordinate engineers, manage reporting, and drive the handover process from installation through testing and certification.

The role requires strong technical knowledge of fire protection systems, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to liaise with clients and stakeholders at a professional level.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of sprinkler and/or fire suppression systems.
• Experience in the sprinkler, water mist or fire protection industry preferred.
• Excellent organisational skills to manage multiple live projects.
• Strong reporting skills to create concise management reports.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, hydraulics, specs and testing requirements.
• Confident liaising with clients, consultants and contractors.
• Full UK driving licence; professional qualifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage commissioning of 10–15 live projects across delivery stages.
• Coordinate Commissioning Engineers and Installation teams.
• Produce clear commissioning reports for Director review and client handover.
• Oversee commissioning from installation to testing, certification and handover.
• Track progress, defects, remedials, and certification status across schemes.
• Plan commissioning activities and resources to match project programmes.
• Collaborate with Design, Commercial, Projects and Installation teams.
• Review drawings, calculations and commissioning requirements.
• Attend site/client meetings and represent the company professionally.
• Monitor quality, compliance, and programme performance.
• Identify risks and delays and drive resolution.
• Coordinate witness testing with clients and authorities as needed.
• Ensure all documentation and handover packs are completed.

Skills

Sprinkler knowledge

Fire protection

Project coordination

Reporting

Reading drawings

Client liaison

Driving licence

LPCB/CSCS/SSSTS (preferred)

Job description

Reed is seeking a Commissioning Manager to lead the delivery of sprinkler and fire suppression commissioning across multiple live projects in the UK. You will coordinate engineers, manage reporting, and drive the handover process from installation through testing and certification.

The role requires strong technical knowledge of fire protection systems, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to liaise with clients and stakeholders at a professional level.