Commissioning Manager
Posted 1 week ago by Owen Daniels
Negotiable
Outside
Undetermined
Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Commissioning Manager role involves overseeing the end-to-end commissioning of innovative marine applications, requiring a hands-on approach in a fast-paced environment. The position demands leadership of a multi-disciplinary team and a focus on quality and safety compliance during testing phases. Candidates should possess a strong engineering background and experience in complex systems commissioning, particularly within the marine or related industries.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead Multi-Disciplinary Commissioning: manage all commissioning activities for the craft’s systems, including LV and HV systems, mechanical, hydraulic and embedded software & controls
- Project Planning & Execution: Develop commissioning plans, procedures and schedules
- Team Leadership: Lead a small multi-disciplined cross functional team of engineers
- Testing & Troubleshooting: Rigorous subsystem and system level tests, including power distribution, software, hydraulics and propulsion
- Quality & Safety Compliance: Safety-first culture during all trials including workshop and during at sea testing
- Documentation & Handover: Detailed documentation of results, test reports, configurations and any modifications made
- Stakeholder Communication: Progress updates to internal and end-user representatives
- On-Time Delivery: Ensure OTD whilst working within budget and to quality and safety goals
Key Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in a relevant engineering field
- Hands-on experience in systems commissioning for complex engineering projects
- Experience in maritime vessels, submarines, automotive or aerospace prototypes, or industrial automation systems
- Knowledge of low-voltage (LV) and high-voltage (HV) electrical systems
- Familiarity with mechanical systems (engines, drives, pneumatics/hydraulics) and their control mechanisms
- Prior experience as a team lead or manager in a testing or commissioning environment
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Full UK Driving License
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Portsmouth
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Our client is a rapidly growing business designing some of the most innovative and interesting applications for the marine industry. If you are a meticulous individual with a passion for working on cutting edge projects, this could be ideal for you.
Commissioning Manager
Outside IR35
Marine applications
Permanent
Competitive hourly rate per hour dependant on experience
We are seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager to join our team for an exciting new product coming to marine/naval defence market. In this role, you will be responsible for the end to end Commissioning of this craft. This is a hands-on position ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a passion for high-quality, safety critical projects.
Responsibilities will include:
- Lead Multi-Disciplinary Commissioning: manage all commissioning activities for the craft’s systems, including LV and HV systems, mechanical, hydraulic and embedded software & controls
- Project Planning & Execution: Develop commissioning plans, procedures and schedules
- Team Leadership: Lead a small multi-disciplined cross functional team of engineers
- Testing & Troubleshooting: Rigorous subsystem and system level tests, including power distribution, software, hydraulics and propulsion)
- Quality & Safety Compliance: Safety-first culture during all trials including workshop and during at sea testing.
- Documentation & Handover: Detailed documentation of results, test reports, configurations and any modifications made
- Stakeholder Communication: Progress updates to internal and end-user representatives. Working with Project Management, design teams and suppliers ensuring OTD
- On-Time Delivery: Ensure OTD whilst working within budget and to quality and safety goals
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in a relevant engineering field
- Hands-on experience in systems commissioning for complex engineering projects. This should include a track record of commissioning integrated systems that involve electrical, mechanical, and software elements.
- Experience in maritime vessels, submarines, automotive or aerospace prototypes, or industrial automation systems.
- Knowledge of low-voltage (LV) and high-voltage (HV) electrical systems, including power distribution and control circuits.
- Familiarity with mechanical systems (engines, drives, pneumatics/hydraulics) and their control mechanisms
- Prior experience as a team lead or manager in a testing or commissioning environment is preferred
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, especially under pressure during test phases.
- Full UK Driving License
Preferred Qualifications:
- NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical certification.
- Desirable: Experience in Autonomous Systems
- Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status (CEng or IEng)
- Experience in software engineering
- SC clearance.
Candidates must be able to obtain BPSS clearance and should have the right to work in the UK.