Senior Commissioning Lead – Power & HVDC Projects

Metlen Energy & Metals Plc; Murton; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

METLEN Energy & Metals is seeking a Commissioning Manager to lead commissioning activities for the EGL1 project in Murton, UK, within the Power Technologies department of the Thermal Power Plants & HVDC division. You will oversee planning, execution, and problem resolution on-site, coordinating internal teams and external subcontractors to ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

The role requires a strong background in commissioning methodologies, start-up activities, and stakeholder

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or related discipline.
• 7+ years in managerial commissioning roles within energy/power/industrial sectors.
• Experience with EPC projects in thermal power, HV systems, or large industrial facilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination, and execution of commissioning activities ensuring compliance with specifications and standards.
• Resolve technical commissioning issues arising during project execution.
• Coordinate commissioning personnel including internal teams and external subcontractors.
• Support selection and management of commissioning specialists and subcontractors.
• Liaise with client to meet contractual and technical commissioning requirements.
• Develop and review commissioning procedures, risk assessments, and schedules.
• Provide technical guidance to commissioning personnel and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Decision making

Project coordination

Communication

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering

Tools

MS Office

Project reporting tools

Job description

METLEN Energy & Metals is seeking a Commissioning Manager to lead commissioning activities for the EGL1 project in Murton, UK, within the Power Technologies department of the Thermal Power Plants & HVDC division. You will oversee planning, execution, and problem resolution on-site, coordinating internal teams and external subcontractors to ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

The role requires a strong background in commissioning methodologies, start-up activities, and stakeholder