Senior Commissioning Manager - Water Infrastructure

J3A Recruitment; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days' annual leave

Private medical insurance

Pension contributions matched up to 8%

Life assurance

Flexible working where appropriate

Employee Assistance Programme

Professional membership fees

Job summary

J3A Recruitment is assisting a leading UK infrastructure contractor in recruiting a Commissioning Manager for a major water sector framework across Yorkshire. You will lead commissioning engineers, coordinate activities across projects and ensure assets are safely handed over to the client.

The role involves shaping commissioning strategies early in design, identifying risks, and ensuring commissioning requirements are integrated throughout delivery.

Qualifications

• Requires HNC in mechanical, electrical or chemical engineering and professional eng qualification.
• Experience leading commissioning teams on major water/infrastructure projects preferred.
• Knowledge of process safety, QA and project handover requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate commissioning engineers across the framework.
• Develop commissioning plans from brief to delivery.
• Produce commissioning documentation and ensure sign-off.
• Support project close-out and handover to client.
• Identify and secure commissioning resources and training for staff.

Skills

Mechanical commissioning

Electrical commissioning

Chemical engineering knowledge

Leadership

Stakeholder management

BIM/digital tools

Project coordination

Education

HNC/HND in mechanical/electrical/chemical engineering

Professional engineering qualification

Tools

BIM software

Digital engineering tools

Job description

J3A Recruitment is assisting a leading UK infrastructure contractor in recruiting a Commissioning Manager for a major water sector framework across Yorkshire. You will lead commissioning engineers, coordinate activities across projects and ensure assets are safely handed over to the client.

The role involves shaping commissioning strategies early in design, identifying risks, and ensuring commissioning requirements are integrated throughout delivery.