Technical & Engineering Support

• Review and interpret the PC engineering drawings, specifications, and installation plans where and when required.
• Thorough knowledge of the Project standards, URS and specifications.
• Review of the PC construction sequence method statements and risk assessments for each commissioning activity prior to commencement of the testing.
• Monitor that the PC is pro-actively collating turn over dossiers to the pre-approved index to ensure completion on the scope of works.

Quality & Compliance

• Monitor installation of the works to ensure compliance with design, codes, and safety standards.
• Reviewing the PC commissioning and test plans (CTP) prior to testing.
• Conduct ad hoc inspections and raise any warranted concerns with the PC.
• As and when required by the scope CTP, participating in witness and or hold points.
• If required, raise NEC corrective defect notices in line with the Project Engineer whilst monitoring that the PC is working to timely close out the corrective action to ensure schedule up keep.
• The raising of an NEC early warning notification in collaboration with the Project Engineer and NEC Project Manager.
• Ensure all materials and workmanship meet NEC contract and industry requirements as set out in the Project scope of work.
• Review and approval of commissioning plans, risk assessments, method statements, functional test protocols, commissioning test records, punch lists, system turnover packages and commissioning summary reports.
• Ensure turnover packages are complete and accurate to allow the validation team and operations team to successfully complete their checks and balances on completion of commissioning for validated / GMP systems.

Health, Safety & Environment

• Promote and enforce safety practices prior to dynamic and static testing.
• Participate in toolbox talks, safety audits, and risk assessments when required or requested.
• Monitor HSE daily and participate in the CP safety programme.
• Liaise with the HSE Lead in all matters relating to commissioning testing activities.
• Participate in PSSER (Process Safety Reviews) with all required stakeholders.

Commercial & Documentation

• Ensure up to date calibration certification is available prior to testing for piping, electrical and data systems.
• Verifying subcontractor claims that may be raised, this will require coordination with the NEC Project Manager.
• Ensure that the CP maintain accurate as-built records, and documentation for turnover packages.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Interface with Team Members, consultants, and PC to ensure clear communication and issue resolution when required.
• Participate in commissioning and or validation coordination meetings and progress reviews.

Project Specific

• Part of the Project scope is to ‘tie-in’ existing buildings and services to the new facility.
• As Commissioning Lead you will be expected to excel in the following:
• The main point of contact for engineering team members for all matters relating to the scope prior to commencement of the activity.
• Management of change - Support the Change Control Team’ for all matters applicable to the scope.
• Liaise with Project HSSE Lead to ensure that the scope is managed and coordinated with all relevant stakeholders to ensure ‘Business as Usual’

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Minimum [5–10] years’ experience in pharmaceutical industry or highly regulated industries.
• Familiar with relevant codes and standards and understanding of Project URS.
• Demonstrated experience in commissioning of HVAC, electrical, data, BMS and mechanical utilities, clean systems and room/area finishes.
• Experience managing CQV and system turnover activities.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organisational skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and quality assurance.

Off-Payroll Working Rules: This role is believed to be inside/outside IR35.