Project Commissioning Manager - Mechanical

NG Bailey Group; Norwich, Reading; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Commissioning Manager with a mechanical focus to oversee commissioning activities in a nuclear project. This role involves managing a team, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and producing detailed reports for stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have experience in regulated industries, a strong emphasis on safety culture, and the ability to lead a team effectively. Join a forward-thinking company that values progression and invests in its people, offering a supportive environment for career development.

Benefits

Generous Benefits Package

Training and Development Opportunities

Possibility of Project Transfer

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical commissioning roles within regulated industries.
• Strong focus on quality and safety, especially in nuclear environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage project commissioning team and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Compile and maintain project commissioning plans and documentation.

Skills

Mechanical Commissioning

Project Management

Quality Assurance

Safety Compliance

Education

Relevant Engineering Degree

Tools

Project Management Software

Inspection Tools

Job description

Project Commissioning Manager - Mechanical

02 May 2025

Project Commissioning Manager (Mechanical)

Full Time onsite – 8 – 5 Monday to Thursday, 8 – 3 Friday.

Fixed Term Contract till December 2025, possibility of extension or transfer to other projects

Competitive Salary with generous benefits package. Uplifts and allowances available for working away.

NG Bailey have a vacancy for a Commissioning Manager with a mechanical bias to join us on a nuclear project in Burghfield near Reading.

The successful applicant will manage and control all aspects of commissioning within NG Bailey project scope, as set out within the Management of Commissioning Activities document. Ensuring that an auditable and structured approach is deployed to deliver services that operate and perform in accordance with the design intent.

Core responsibilities include:

• Manage the project commissioning team, including specialist sub-contractors to satisfy contractual and company obligations across all commissioning activity, system integration, commissioning management and project handover.
• Compile, communicate and maintain all aspects of the project commissioning plan, including, commissioning strategy, programme, hand over plans / documentation, reporting templates, inspection and test plans, client witnessing and training schedules.
• Ensure that company/project/customer requirements in respect of commissioning are well understood throughout the project team and assure that all commissioning activity and sequences accurately reflect these and that appropriate customer approvals/witnessing are sought and delivered.
• Provide assurance that testing activity and records are conducted and presented in accordance with company and contract requirements. Ensure that documentation demonstrates appropriately calibrated test equipment is used throughout the execution of all testing and commissioning activities.
• Work with the wider project team to review and critique the design and installation drawings to maximise efficiency of the commissioning solution. Regularly check the installed works for commissioning readiness and appropriateness.
• Support the Planning manager in the development, sequencing and reporting of the detailed commissioning programme.
• Produce regular and comprehensive reports for external stakeholders, that satisfy company and project requirements. Provide accurate and timely metrics/reports for inclusion in internal site progress and financial reporting templates.
• Lead regular internal commissioning meetings in preparation for the attendance at progress meetings and workshops with customer, end client and specialist sub-contractors as required.
• Ensure clear communication of progress, constraints and blockers and drive action to resolve, drawing upon other team members and stakeholders where required.
• Determine client witnessing and demonstration requirements, leading the delivery of these to the satisfaction of the customer.
• Collate all test documentation for inclusion within handover materials, ensuring compliance with contract requirements.
• Provide assistance to the wider project team and/or technical authors in the compilation of O&M manuals and other relevant handover materials.
• Plan for and lead any seasonal commissioning requirements to comply with contract obligations.

What we’re looking for:

• Previous relevant experience in mechanical commissioning roles preferably within regulated industries
• A meticulous focus on quality and safety (in particular nuclear safety culture)
• Experience at management level overseeing a team of engineers
• Capability to obtain SC security clearance through the national vetting authority
• CSCS card in relevant field

Next Steps:

As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.

We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.

About Us:

We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.

Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies.

Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.