First Recruitment Group
Commissioning Manager
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Commissioning Manager
UK Wide
Salary - Competitive / Negotiable with excellent benefits including car allowance and bonus
I'm recruiting on behalf of a leading engineering and infrastructure organisation delivering critical power transmission and substation projects across the UK.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commissioning Manager for energy infrastructure projects, playing a key role in the commissioning and energisation of high-voltage electrical systems.
The Role
You will lead and manage commissioning activities across major transmission and substation installations, ensuring all systems are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with project requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement commissioning strategies, procedures, and execution plans.
- Lead commissioning activities across HV, EHV, and transmission systems.
- Manage pre-commissioning, cold commissioning, hot commissioning, and energisation activities.
- Coordinate interfaces between engineering, construction, operations, and client teams.
- Ensure commissioning programmes are delivered on schedule and in accordance with contractual requirements.
- Provide technical leadership throughout testing, system integration, and project handover.
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About You
You will have:
- Previous experience in a Commissioning Manager or senior commissioning leadership role.
- Proven delivery experience on HV, EHV, or UHV transmission and substation projects.
- Strong technical knowledge of electrical transmission infrastructure and commissioning processes.
- Excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills.
- Ability to manage complex commissioning programmes within a major project environment.
Qualifications
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) status desirable.
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What's on Offer?
- Opportunity to work on one of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects.
- Career progression within a growing EPC and energy infrastructure business.
- 25 days holiday plus public holidays, with option to purchase additional leave.
- Car allowance.
- Life assurance.
- Industry-leading pension scheme with contributions matched up to 10%.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Ongoing professional development and support for further qualifications.
Interested?
If you're an experienced commissioning professional looking to play a pivotal role on a landmark energy project, I'd be delighted to speak with you in confidence.
Apply via LinkedIn or contact me directly for a confidential discussion. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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