We are seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager to lead and coordinate commissioning activities from pre-commissioning through energisation, performance testing and handover. You will manage multi-discipline teams (Electrical, Mechanical, Controls/SCADA) and ensure safe, compliant, and on-time delivery in line with project requirements, grid codes and client standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Own the commissioning strategy, schedule and execution plan across all project systems.
* Lead pre-commissioning, cold/hot commissioning, energisation, functional testing and performance testing.
* Coordinate commissioning interfaces with construction, QA/QC, HSE, engineering, vendors, DNO/TSO, and client.
* Develop and manage key documentation: commissioning plans, ITPs, test packs, method statements, procedures, punch lists, SAT/FAT plans, and handover dossiers.
* Chair commissioning meetings, drive weekly progress, remove blockers, and report on milestones and risks.
* Ensure strict compliance with HSE, permit-to-work/LOTO, RAMS, and site rules.
* Manage system turnover: systemisation, walkdowns, punch categorisation, and readiness for energisation.
* Oversee vendor/subcontractor commissioning teams and ensure commissioning resources are aligned to programme.
* Lead fault finding and root-cause investigations during commissioning;
coordinate corrective actions.
* Ensure successful client acceptance and smooth handover to O&M (including training and as-built documentation).
Requirements (Essential)
* Proven experience as a Commissioning Manager / Commissioning Lead on large-scale energy/infrastructure projects.
* Strong multi-discipline knowledge: Electrical / Controls / Mechanical commissioning and system interfaces.
* Solid understanding of systemisation, completion, turnover and handover processes.
* Excellent planning and stakeholder management skills;
able to drive delivery under pressure.
* High safety leadership standards and experience working under PTW/LOTO environments.
* Fluent in commissioning documentation and reporting (test packs, procedures, punch lists, handover packs).
Qualifications (Preferred)
* Engineering qualification (Electrical/Mechanical/Instrumentation/Controls) or equivalent experience.
* SMSTS/SSSTS or equivalent (preferred), plus recognised HSE qualification.
* Experience with grid compliance, HV energisation, SCADA/EMS, protection relays, and DNO/TSO interfaces (sector-dependent).
* OEM/vendor commissioning exposure (GE/Siemens/Hitachi/ABB etc.) is a plus.
* Solar PV / BESS / Substations / Grid projects
Working Conditions
* Travel may be required depending on project phase and vendor support.
What Success Looks Like
Commissioning activities delivered safely, first-time-right testing, minimal punch backlog, smooth energisation and on-time client handover with complete documentation.
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