Commissioning Manager

Job Title: Commissioning Manager

Location: Berkshire (On-site)
Sector: Nuclear / Defence Infrastructure
Employment Type: Contract

Role Overview

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commissioning Manager to support a major nuclear defence infrastructure project in Berkshire. This role involves overseeing the commissioning of complex facilities, including specialist equipment, building services, and control systems.
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the safe, compliant, and efficient delivery of commissioning activities across the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

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  Provide guidance on safety requirements for all commissioning activities
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  Manage, oversee, and deliver commissioning work packages within a complex infrastructure environment
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  Ensure compliance with nuclear commissioning procedures and relevant regulatory licence conditions
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  Support the development and implementation of the overall commissioning strategy
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  Manage the production, review, and approval of test documentation from suppliers
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  Plan and coordinate commissioning tests with suppliers and stakeholders
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  Integrate commissioning requirements and prerequisites into the project programme
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  Contribute to the development of construction schedules to enable phased commissioning activities
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  Monitor and report on the status of commissioning prerequisites and progress
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  Witness and oversee Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
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  Manage and resolve test failures, including capturing and sharing lessons learned
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  Ensure coordination between supplier commissioning activities and wider project delivery
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  Lead the implementation of stakeholder engagement plans for commissioning
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  Ensure consistent application of safe systems of work during testing and commissioning
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  Provide regular progress updates and reporting to stakeholders
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  Manage changes to commissioning schedules, resources, and forecasts
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  Chair commissioning-related meetings, including:
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    Design reviews
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    Change reviews
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    Procedure reviews

Candidate Requirements

Experience

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  Extensive experience commissioning large-scale facilities or infrastructure projects
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  Proven track record delivering within complex, highly regulated environments (defence or similar sectors preferred)
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  Strong understanding of commissioning methodologies and processes
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  Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and supplier interfaces

Skills & Attributes

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  Strong leadership and team management capability
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  Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
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  Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
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  Highly organised with strong planning and coordination abilities
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  Key personal attributes:
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    Leadership
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    Flexibility
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    Self-motivation
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    Effective listening
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    Problem-solving and creativity
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    Collaborative approach

Technical & Other Requirements

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  Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
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  Full UK driving licence

Qualifications

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  Degree qualified in an engineering discipline (or equivalent experience)

Security Requirements

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  Must hold, or be eligible to obtain, Security Clearance (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV)

Additional Information

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  This role operates within a highly regulated environment, requiring strict adherence to safety, quality, and compliance standards
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  Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK and meet security vetting requirements