Commissioning Manager

Morgan Sindall Group

  • North West England
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Ref 77906 Vacancy title Commissioning Manager Function(s) Engineering Contract type Full time permanent Region North West England Location(s) Cumbria DescriptionCommissioning ManagerLocation: CumbriaAbout usMorgan Sindall Infrastructure delivers some of the UK’s most complex and critical infrastructure across six core sectors. From working on projects and long-term frameworks, we believe in connecting people, places and communities through responsible infrastructure. Our people are our business. We leverage their expertise to design and deliver safe, resilient infrastructure through innovative solutions. Morgan Sindall Infrastructure is part of Morgan Sindall Group plc, a leading UK construction and regeneration group with revenue of over £3 billion.Role Description:As a Commissioning Manager you will be aligned to the Start Up Commissioning and Pre-Operations delivery team throughout the project lifecycle. You will manage the delivery of a Commissioning test programme that confirms design intent against functional acceptance criteria to the Client.You will also ensure the commissionability of the design and provide the knowledge, leadership, management and support required to ensure Commissioning work is executed to meet the client and PPP Lot Partners legal, regulatory and project requirements.As a Commissioning Manager you will demonstrate by qualification, experience, and behavioural competencies that you are suitable to be assessed to take on specific duties and responsibilities under statutory/legal requirements where required.Responsibilities:
  • Managing several teams delivering Start Up, Commissioning, and Pre-Operations work scope through the project lifecycle at various locations as required.
  • Safe delivery of Start Up, Commissioning, and Pre-Operations activities to the required level of quality in line with the processes.
  • Develop and approve Start Up, Commissioning and Pre-Operations strategies to enable project delivery.
  • Setting and approving delivery plans in line with the overall project strategies and schedules
  • Manage work progress and performance in line with project priorities and taking appropriate corrective actions where necessary.
  • Overall management and prioritisation of resource to support successful delivery to an agreed strategy and plan in a timely and cost-effective manner.
  • Report on progress of work delivery against schedules and any risks or issues
  • Assessing, authorising, and maintaining the competence (SQEP) of team resources.
  • Undertake Commissioning management/execution appointments of team members where required.
  • Stakeholder engagement of other project workstreams, sub-contractors and client organisation to ensure that start up, commissioning and pre-operational requirements are successfully delivered and integrated.
  • Implement commissioning arrangements in accordance with client requirements to meet Nuclear Site Licence Condition 21 and other statutory obligations for controlling, witnessing, recording and assessing the results of commissioning tests.
  • Represent Start Up, Commissioning and Pre-Operations to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Manage and mitigate risks at a project wide level.
  • Manage effective coordination between delivery teams and all stakeholders to enable safe delivery of work.
  • Lead and coach your teams to maximise their efficiency and effectiveness to meet or better the project commissioning element baseline cost, schedule, and quality requirements.
  • Ensure training and experience is maintained to hold relevant appointments where necessary for project delivery e.g. Commissioning Appointments, Electrical Appointments, Mechanical Appointments etc.
  • Overall cost and budget management for your teams including estimating and forecasting.
  • Ensuring shared best practice and LFE is incorporated into delivery.
  • Use and promote Project Delivery Fundamentals and required organisational practices in the delivery of work.
Essentials:
  • Degree/Level 6 qualification in relevant discipline or equivalent training/experience or Chartered Engineer status and able to present qualification certification.
  • Experience in managing an engineering or technical team/s delivering technical packages with demonstrable evidence of success against agreed project schedules.
  • Demonstrable experience in managing multi-disciplined teams.
  • Experience in managing operations/commissioning activities in a highly regulated environment or have nuclear sector experience, including working within large scale projects.
  • Project management experience.
  • Willing and able to travel on extended stays to various locations other than Sellafield Site in West Cumbria, the wider UK and, on occasion, overseas to meet demands of the Project delivery.
  • Computer literate (MS applications including Word, Excel) with evidence of producing commissioning test documentation and reports.
  • Previous experience as a Commissioning Manager in the Nuclear sector desirable.
Key Behavioural Requirements:
  • A constructive leadership style with the ability to drive team and individual accountability whilst providing ongoing team guidance, support and mentorship.
  • Challenging attitude – willingness to intervene if observing unsafe acts or non-compliance – prepared to have the difficult conversation.
  • Able to work collaboratively with all levels of organisation to achieve successful project output/outcomes.
  • Ability to work autonomously with light touch supervision – including remotely from team (works testing etc).
  • A disciplined and accurate approach to data recording and record keeping.
  • A proactive and balanced approach to safety (nuclear, radiological, conventional, and environmental) to ensure that safety is optimised during project delivery and for operations.
What’s in it for you?
  • Generous, incremental holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days
  • Family friendly policies and work/life approach
  • Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Annual bonus scheme
  • Recognition scheme and long service awards
  • Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance
We offer a share-save scheme, discounts like cycle-to-work and gym memberships, plus support services for colleagues and their families.The application processClick "Apply" to upload your CV, provide contact details, and answer a few role-specific questions. Once your application is reviewed, our Talent team will notify you of the outcome. If selected, you’ll be invited to either an in-person or virtual interview via Teams.At Morgan Sindall, we are an equal opportunities employer and Investors in People company, committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace.Morgan Sindall employs only those with the legal right to work in the UK. Proof of eligibility is required during the recruitment process.Morgan Sindall Infrastructure has a commitment to sourcing candidates directly and as such we do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. Please note that any CVs submitted will be deemed as gifted to Morgan Sindall and any agency terms & conditions associated with the use of such CVs will be null and void.

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