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A leading contractor in the water sector is seeking a Divisional Commissioning Manager to oversee the commissioning function across varied water and wastewater projects. This role involves managing a dedicated team, ensuring project compliance, and maintaining safety standards. Ideal candidates will have previous experience managing commissioning teams and relevant certifications. This position offers high autonomy and competitive benefits.
Permanent | 40hrs | Monday-Friday | High autonomy | Reporting to Delivery Director
A key leadership role taking ownership of the commissioning function across a varied water and wastewater project portfolio. You'll lead a dedicated commissioning team, work closely with Delivery, Design, Safety and Quality, and ensure projects are technically compliant, safe, and handed over right first time.
You'll manage a team of 5-10 people, coordinate with internal and 3rd party teams, and travel to various offices and sites across the region.
A well‑established contractor working across Water, Waste Water, Power, Energy and Aggregates, delivering projects from £5k to £15m as both Principal Contractor/Designer and via Tier 1 partners. They operate through a regional office network with a major manufacturing hub in Somerset and a 60,000 sq ft head office complex.
They're The Sunday Times Top 100 Employer 2024, RoSPA Gold Medal winners, and holders of the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. The culture is family‑run, friendly, and focused on Safe People, Happy People, Sustainable Business.
If you're a commissioning leader from the water/wastewater or related sectors and want more ownership, visibility, and autonomy, this is a standout opportunity.
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