Senior Commissioning Manager - Electrical & Controls

HPRtalent; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist engineering business in the United Kingdom is seeking a talented Commissioning Manager to lead and execute commissioning activities across complex electrical, control, and hydraulic systems. This senior-level role offers a unique mix of office, workshop, and site work, with responsibilities extending to technical authority during commissioning phases. Candidates should have strong experience in safety-critical environments and a firm grasp of PLC programming, fault-finding, and control systems. This position is ideal for those who enjoy technical accountability in dynamic settings.

Qualifications

• Experienced commissioning professional comfortable working in safety-critical environments.
• Significant industry experience leading commissioning activities.

Responsibilities

• Leading and executing commissioning activities across electrical, control, hydraulic, and process systems.
• Supporting and participating in FATs, SATs, site commissioning and final handover.
• Planning commissioning strategies, resources and schedules across multiple projects.
• Acting as the technical authority during commissioning phases, resolving issues on site.
• Producing and managing SAT documentation, RAMS, handover packs and acceptance sign-off.
• Supporting sales and projects with technical input, estimates and commissioning strategy.
• Providing escalation-level technical support to service teams.
• Coordinating internal engineers and subcontractors during commissioning activities.
• Championing safety, quality and environmental standards at all times.

Skills

Strong understanding of electrical control systems

Strong understanding of hydraulic control systems

Hands-on experience with PLC and HMI programming

Experience commissioning systems in industrial or regulated environments

Confident fault-finding capability

Full UK driving licence

Job description

A specialist engineering business in the United Kingdom is seeking a talented Commissioning Manager to lead and execute commissioning activities across complex electrical, control, and hydraulic systems. This senior-level role offers a unique mix of office, workshop, and site work, with responsibilities extending to technical authority during commissioning phases. Candidates should have strong experience in safety-critical environments and a firm grasp of PLC programming, fault-finding, and control systems. This position is ideal for those who enjoy technical accountability in dynamic settings.