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Divisional Commissioning Manager (East)
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The Role
This is a permanent opportunity.
We are currently recruiting for a Divisional Commissioning Manager to help deliver our portfolio of projects across the Water I and Waste Water Industry. Location can either be from our Maidstone or our Midsomer Norton office.
Contracted to 40hrs per week, Monday to Friday. You have full ownership over your schedule, allowing you to work with a lot of autonomy.
Manage a team of 5-10 people
Coordination with internal and 3rd party teams
Travel to various offices and sites across the region
Report directly to the Delivery Director
Description
The Divisional Commissioning Manager is a key leadership role responsible for managing and developing the commissioning team, ensuring high-quality delivery of commissioning services across the Division's project portfolio. You will work closely with Delivery, Design, Safety, and Quality teams to guarantee that projects meet client specifications, are technically compliant, and are handed over safely and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities:
Commissioning Management
Lead and manage the commissioning team across multiple projects Ensure readiness for commissioning: completed installation, red-line drawings, signed ITPs, and ATEX inspections Maintain high standards of documentation and ensure alignment with internal governance Collaborate with Project and Regional Managers to develop commissioning plans Develop and implement Process Commissioning strategies for water and wastewater treatment systems Audit and review commissioning documentation for accuracy and completeness Provide feedback to Estimating team for improved cost planning
Resource & Team Management
Conduct skills gap analysis and manage recruitment and training needs Deliver regular VIP reviews and development plans for team members Promote cross-training for supervisors to expand team versatility Ensure shared learning across departments including SHEQ and Delivery
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Reporting & Governance
Provide accurate and timely reporting on commissioning status, issues, and documentation Ensure control and consistency of documentation, including digital tools and document control methods
Health & Safety
Ensure compliance with Bridges' safety policies and procedures Promote a safety-first culture within the commissioning team
Information Security
Maintain vigilance around information security Report suspicious behavior or security incidents in accordance with company procedures
At Bridges we are more than Engineers.
We're listed on The Sunday Times' Top 100 Employers 2024.
As a team we shape and support engineering and construction for our clients who in turn touch the daily lives of millions of people across the UK. We have a large diverse team of talented Safe & Happy People, combining their strengths and ambition to bring innovation and evolution which supports Sustainability for all stakeholders.
Our key sectors include Water, Waste Water, Power, Energy and Aggregates and we operate through a regional office network that is supported by our manufacturing hub located in the heart of Somerset. This includes our 60,000ft head office complex from where we deliver a range of diverse and challenging projects and programmes throughout UK infrastructure.
Our projects range in value from £5k to £15m and we either engage directly with the Water and Waste Companies as Principal Contractor and Principal Designer or through a number of strategic Tier 1 clients supported throughout by our off-site manufacturing capacity.
Requirements
Essential Skills
IOSH Managing Safely (or equivalent) Electrical Test & Inspect certification CCNSG (or similar) EUSR (or similar qualifications) Emergency First Aid or First Aider Fitness for Work medical clearance
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Desirable Skills
ECS Gold Card Electrical Test & Inspect certification Process Commissioning knowledge associated with the water and waste industries specifically in and around the treatment and pumping processes Control Philosophy, Software and PLC understanding Telemetry commissioning PROFIBUS Commissioning Ethernet Network Commissioning
Benefits
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR BRIDGES
RoSPA Gold Medal winner, Bridges - is an excellent company to work for and a great place to develop your career. Our goal is to exceed the very highest standards and ensure our people work in a culture of health, safety and well-being.
We are currently holders of the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, which reinforces our commitment to supporting the armed forces community.
We are a family-run business with a friendly and welcoming culture, and we are dedicated to helping our employees learn, develop, and achieve success - along with us and throughout their careers.
Bridges also offers an excellent benefits package:
Competitive salaries Company van/company car/car allowance Health cash plan with Healthshield Standard Life Pension Scheme - 5% company contribution Life Assurance Scheme Employee Discount Scheme Bike 2 Work scheme Training and development opportunities Employee referral scheme - £1,000 if you successfully introduce someone Employee recognition schemes Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
When you join us, you'll be part of our exciting journey.
Wherever your journey begins with us, through mutual engagement, we'll make sure you are supported and invested in. We believe in ‘team bridges' and leadership at all levels with our guiding principles: Safe People, Happy People, Sustainable Business.
Come and be part of our team!
Bridges is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring equality and diversity within the workplace.
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