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Commissioning Manager
- Aggregated by CV-Library
- Wakefield, West Yorkshire
- Permanent
- Full Time
Job Description
Commissioning Manager
Field Based
Permanent
Salary Dependent on Experience
The Client
A specialist UK provider of fire protection solutions, who designs, installs and maintains water mist, sprinkler and associated fire suppression systems across a wide range of commercial and residential projects. With extensive industry experience and a strong focus on quality, reliability and technical expertise, the client has established a solid reputation within the fire protection sector.
The Role
In this role, you will take ownership of the commissioning, testing, certification and handover of multiple projects, ensuring all systems are delivered safely, compliantly and to the highest technical standard.
A key element of the role will be maintaining detailed oversight across multiple live projects and producing clear, accurate and comprehensive consolidated reports covering all key aspects of commissioning, including, but not limited to, commissioning progress, testing status, outstanding defects, technical issues, client liaison, certification requirements, project risks and key actions.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage the commissioning of approximately 10–15 live projects at various stages of delivery.
* Coordinate and support Commissioning Engineers and Installation teams.
* Create clear, accurate and comprehensive commissioning reports across all allocated schemes for Director approval before formal issue to the relevant client.
* Manage the commissioning process from installation completion through testing, certification and final handover.
* Maintain accurate oversight of commissioning progress, defects, remedial works, certification status, technical issues and outstanding actions.
* Plan and coordinate commissioning activities, resources and attendance to suit project programmes.
* Work closely with Design, Commercial, Projects and Installation teams to drive successful project completion.
* Review technical drawings, hydraulic calculations, cause and effect documentation, specifications and commissioning requirements.
* Attend site and client meetings and represent the company professionally at all times.
* Monitor commissioning quality, compliance and programme performance.
* Carry out regular site inspections, commissioning audits and quality checks.
* Proactively identify technical issues, commissioning risks and programme delays and drive them through to resolution.
* Coordinate witness testing with clients, consultants, insurers, LPCB, approving authorities and other relevant stakeholders where required.
* Ensure all commissioning documentation, O&M manuals, certificates and handover documentation are complete and issued in accordance with project requirements.
* Support continuous improvement by identifying recurring technical issues and implementing best practice across the business.
Key Requirements
* Strong technical knowledge of sprinkler and/or fire suppression systems.
* Previous commissioning experience within the sprinkler, water mist or wider fire protection industry.
* Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage and prioritise multiple live commissioning projects.
* Strong reporting skills and the ability to collate detailed information from multiple projects into concise and accurate management reports.
* A thorough understanding of testing, commissioning, fault finding and system validation.
* The ability to read and interpret drawings, hydraulic calculations, specifications and technical documentation.
* Strong communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.
* The confidence to liaise directly with clients, consultants, main contractors and approving bodies.
* A proactive and commercially aware approach to project delivery
Field Based
Permanent
Salary Dependent on Experience
The Client
A specialist UK provider of fire protection solutions, who designs, installs and maintains water mist, sprinkler and associated fire suppression systems across a wide range of commercial and residential projects. With extensive industry experience and a strong focus on quality, reliability and technical expertise, the client has established a solid reputation within the fire protection sector.
The Role
In this role, you will take ownership of the commissioning, testing, certification and handover of multiple projects, ensuring all systems are delivered safely, compliantly and to the highest technical standard.
A key element of the role will be maintaining detailed oversight across multiple live projects and producing clear, accurate and comprehensive consolidated reports covering all key aspects of commissioning, including, but not limited to, commissioning progress, testing status, outstanding defects, technical issues, client liaison, certification requirements, project risks and key actions.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage the commissioning of approximately 10–15 live projects at various stages of delivery.
* Coordinate and support Commissioning Engineers and Installation teams.
* Create clear, accurate and comprehensive commissioning reports across all allocated schemes for Director approval before formal issue to the relevant client.
* Manage the commissioning process from installation completion through testing, certification and final handover.
* Maintain accurate oversight of commissioning progress, defects, remedial works, certification status, technical issues and outstanding actions.
* Plan and coordinate commissioning activities, resources and attendance to suit project programmes.
* Work closely with Design, Commercial, Projects and Installation teams to drive successful project completion.
* Review technical drawings, hydraulic calculations, cause and effect documentation, specifications and commissioning requirements.
* Attend site and client meetings and represent the company professionally at all times.
* Monitor commissioning quality, compliance and programme performance.
* Carry out regular site inspections, commissioning audits and quality checks.
* Proactively identify technical issues, commissioning risks and programme delays and drive them through to resolution.
* Coordinate witness testing with clients, consultants, insurers, LPCB, approving authorities and other relevant stakeholders where required.
* Ensure all commissioning documentation, O&M manuals, certificates and handover documentation are complete and issued in accordance with project requirements.
* Support continuous improvement by identifying recurring technical issues and implementing best practice across the business.
Key Requirements
* Strong technical knowledge of sprinkler and/or fire suppression systems.
* Previous commissioning experience within the sprinkler, water mist or wider fire protection industry.
* Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage and prioritise multiple live commissioning projects.
* Strong reporting skills and the ability to collate detailed information from multiple projects into concise and accurate management reports.
* A thorough understanding of testing, commissioning, fault finding and system validation.
* The ability to read and interpret drawings, hydraulic calculations, specifications and technical documentation.
* Strong communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.
* The confidence to liaise directly with clients, consultants, main contractors and approving bodies.
* A proactive and commercially aware approach to project delivery