Senior Commissioning Lead – Water Projects

Tilbury Douglas; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Car allowance

26 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Life Assurance

Defined contribution pension

2 days volunteering opportunities

Flexible and Agile working

Employee Assistance Programme

Professional membership fees

Flexible Benefits scheme

Job summary

Tilbury Douglas is seeking a Commissioning Manager to lead and coordinate commissioning activities across projects, ensuring robust plans, records, and client handovers. You will work with project teams and stakeholders to drive efficient commissioning delivery in a demanding environment.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on technical knowledge in mechanical, electrical, and chemical commissioning, and experience with MMC, Lean Construction, and Agile methods.

Qualifications

• Technically strong and analytical leader capable of coordinating multiple work streams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Commissioning Plans with project teams and clients.
• Create process impact plans for commissioning activities.
• Establish robust commissioning systems and records compliant with QA and client requirements.
• Identify and recruit competent resources for commissioning delivery.
• Provide technical expertise with project managers and engineers for cost-efficient commissioning.
• Coordinate handover documentation and training with client personnel.
• Implement process safety management frameworks for commissioning activities.
• Ensure safe testing and commissioning through planning and supervision.
• Coordinate internal and supplier resources with client operational teams.
• Support design integration with contractors and Arcadis during delivery.
• Provide monthly commissioning reports to senior leadership and clients.
• Leverage digital tools, including 3D models, to aid planning and delivery.
• Maximise efficiency by planning tasks, people and resources effectively.
• Establish training and mentoring to build commissioning team competence.
• Embed collaborative culture across the company and partners.

Skills

Leadership

Coordination

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

MMC/Lean/Agile methods

Education

HNC in mechanical/electrical/chemical engineering

Professional qualification desirable

SMSTS qualification desirable

Tools

BIM software

Job description

Tilbury Douglas is seeking a Commissioning Manager to lead and coordinate commissioning activities across projects, ensuring robust plans, records, and client handovers. You will work with project teams and stakeholders to drive efficient commissioning delivery in a demanding environment.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on technical knowledge in mechanical, electrical, and chemical commissioning, and experience with MMC, Lean Construction, and Agile methods.