Commissioning Lead

Orion Engineering Services Limited; Matjhabeng Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services provider is seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager to oversee the Home Office phase of the CPF EPC Project. This pivotal role will direct a team and manage the quality of deliverables while ensuring alignment with the project's timeline. The ideal candidate should possess a BSc or equivalent in Engineering, alongside 15-20 years of experience in the oil and gas industry. Strong technical writing, leadership, and planning skills are essential for success in this role. The job offers a competitive hourly rate and requires office attendance in Surrey.

Qualifications

• 15-20 years of oil and gas experience.
• Good technical writing skills and experience in writing deliverables.
• Self-motivated with good planning, leadership and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of Commissioning and Operations deliverables.
• Lead a small Commissioning & Operations team.
• Develop good quality Commissioning & Operations deliverables.
• Attend Engineering reviews as required.
• Collaborate with the KBR Engineering and Construction teams.
• Handle weekly/monthly reporting and budget management.

Skills

Technical writing skills

Planning and organization

Leadership

Education

BSc / B.Eng. Degree in Engineering or HNC in relevant subjects

Job description

Job Description

Our EPC client requires an experienced Commissioning Manager to lead the Home Office phase of the CPF EPC Project. This role will report directly to the Project Manager.

If interested please respond with CV in Word and availability.

Duration / Rate estimated:

• Start January 2026
• 12 -18 months
• Based in the office in Surrey with a minimum of four days a week in the office and one WFH
• 40 hours/week
• £70 hour Limited Company (outside of IR35)

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage the delivery of Commissioning and Operations deliverables and ensure commissioning and operations objectives are embedded into the design
• Leading a small Commissioning & Operations team based in Leatherhead Office
• The development of a high number of good quality Commissioning & Operations deliverables including plans, procedures, PC&C task registers, check lists, test sheets, CMS set up, etc.
• Attending Engineering reviews, HAZOP, Model, P&ID, plot plan, as required.
• working closely and collaboratively with the KBR Engineering and Construction teams, client Commissioning Manager and client Operations Engineers
• Weekly monthly / reporting, budget management, ensuring development of deliverables is in accordance with the FEED schedule
• Business travel to Iraq is not expected.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• BSc / B.Eng. Degree in Engineering or HNC in relevant subjects
• 15-20 years oil and gas experience
• good technical writing skills and experience in writing deliverables is essential
• self-motivated with good planning, leadership and organisation skills.

Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion

As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.