Pre-Commissioning Manager

Brunel; Lisboa; Presencial; EUR 90 000 - 120 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Brunel is seeking an experienced Pre-Commissioning Manager to lead all pre-commissioning activities from construction completion through mechanical completion and handover to commissioning. The role interfaces with the EPCM contractor, project teams, and readiness organization to ensure a seamless transition from construction to commissioning, startup, and commercial operation.

The successful candidate will lead multidisciplinary teams in a site-based environment, drive planning, execution, and

Qualificações

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Experience with commissioning or project management qualifications is advantageous.
• Experience in renewable fuels, HVO, hydrogen, or energy transition projects is beneficial but not essential.
• Proven experience as Pre-Commissioning Manager or similar leadership role on large industrial projects.
• Strong background within downstream oil & gas, refining, petrochemical, or process industries.
• Experience working with EPC/EPCM contractors during project execution.
• Experience managing mechanical completion, system handovers, readiness activities, and pre-commissioning execution.
• Track record of leading multidisciplinary teams in a site-based environment.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of all pre-commissioning activities from construction completion through mechanical completion.
• Oversee EPCM contractor pre-commissioning performance, ensuring activities are executed safely and in accordance with project schedules.
• Manage and provide direction to project-based pre-commissioning teams with clear priorities and reporting structures.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Construction Managers, Operations, Maintenance, and Readiness Teams to achieve readiness objectives.
• Ensure progression of systems through mechanical completion, testing, preservation, and handover processes.
• Liaise with licensors, vendors, catalyst suppliers, and specialist contractors to support project delivery.
• Develop and monitor key pre-commissioning metrics, milestones, risk registers, and progress reporting.
• Facilitate transition of responsibility from EPCM contractor to the owner organization after mechanical completion.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Planning

Coordination

Stakeholder Mgmt

Communication

Problem solving

Multicultural teams

Formação académica

Engineering degree

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Seeking an experienced Pre-Commissioning Manager to lead and oversee all pre-commissioning. The successful candidate will serve as the key interface between the EPCM contractor, project teams, and commissioning organization, ensuring systems are safely and efficiently progressed from construction through mechanical completion and handover to commissioning.

This role is focused on leadership, coordination, planning, and execution management rather than disciplinespecific technical expertise. The Pre-Commissioning Manager will work closely with the EPCM contractor, owner team, and readiness organization to ensure a seamless transition from construction to commissioning, startup, and commercial operation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of all pre-commissioning activities from construction completion through mechanical completion.
• Oversee EPCM contractor pre-commissioning performance, ensuring activities are executed safely, effectively, and in accordance with project schedules and objectives.
• Manage and provide direction to project-based pre-commissioning teams, establishing clear priorities, responsibilities, and reporting structures.
• Coordinate closely with Project Managers, Construction Managers, Operations, Maintenance, and Readiness Teams to ensure project readiness objectives are achieved.
• Ensure timely progression of systems and subsystems through mechanical completion, testing, preservation, and handover processes.
• Work within the EPCM contractor's established pre-commissioning systems and methodologies while influencing process improvements where appropriate.
• Drive resolution of technical, organizational, and schedule-related issues that may impact pre-commissioning execution.
• Liaise with licensors, vendors, catalyst suppliers, and specialist contractors to support successful project delivery.
• Develop and monitor key pre-commissioning metrics, milestones, risk registers, and progress reporting.
• Ensure all pre-commissioning documentation, turnover packages, punch lists, and handover dossiers are completed and verified.
• Facilitate the transition of responsibility from the EPCM contractor to the owner organization following mechanical completion.
• Maintain close alignment with the Commissioning Manager to ensure a seamless handover into commissioning and startup activities.

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Additional commissioning or project management qualifications are advantageous.
• Experience in renewable fuels, HVO, hydrogen, or energy transition projects is beneficial but not essential.
• Proven experience as a Pre-Commissioning Manager, Commissioning Manager, Startup Manager, or similar leadership role on large industrial projects.
• Strong background within downstream oil & gas, refining, petrochemical, or process industries.
• Demonstrated experience working with EPC/EPCM contractors during project execution.
• Experience managing mechanical completion, system handovers, readiness activities, and pre-commissioning execution.
• Track record of leading multidisciplinary teams in a site-based environment.
• Strong understanding of construction, mechanical completion, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and startup interfaces.
• Experience using structured commissioning and handover management systems.
• Ability to adapt to contractor-led systems, processes, and methodologies.
• Excellent planning, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage and influence diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Strong communicator capable of working effectively across multicultural and multilingual environments.
• Structured, methodical, and delivery-focused approach.
• Ability to quickly integrate into an established project organization and drive immediate value.
• Collaborative mindset with a strong focus on safety, quality, and operational readiness.