Commissioning Manager

Location: UK
Salary: Up to £100K + bonus & car allowance

We are working with a leading power systems specialist seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager to join its growing team, overseeing the commissioning and delivery of major power generation and energy storage projects.

This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of commissioning activities across complex power systems projects, ensuring all equipment and systems are installed, tested and commissioned safely, efficiently and in line with project requirements.

Reporting directly to the Operations Director, you will have significant autonomy and responsibility for driving commissioning programmes, coordinating engineering teams and maintaining strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage commissioning activities across power generation, electrical infrastructure and energy storage projects.

• Develop and oversee commissioning plans, programmes, procedures and documentation.

• Manage the testing, inspection and commissioning of power generation equipment, battery energy storage systems and associated electrical infrastructure.

• Coordinate commissioning engineers, subcontractors, suppliers and specialist contractors.

• Ensure all commissioning activities are completed safely, on time and within agreed project budgets.

• Oversee functional testing, system integration, performance testing and final handover.

• Identify and resolve technical issues, commissioning challenges and project risks.

• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, UK Grid Code requirements, health and safety legislation and site-specific regulations.

• Maintain effective communication with clients, providing regular progress updates and ensuring successful project delivery.

About the Candidate

• Proven experience in a Commissioning Manager or Senior Commissioning Engineer position within power generation, electrical infrastructure or energy storage.

• Strong technical understanding of commissioning electrical and mechanical power systems.

• Experience overseeing commissioning programmes, functional testing, system integration and project handovers.

• Knowledge of generators, gas engines, turbines, battery energy storage systems or associated power infrastructure.

• Strong leadership skills, with experience managing commissioning engineers, subcontractors and wider project teams.

• A commercially aware individual capable of managing budgets, programmes and client expectations.

• Strong understanding of health and safety requirements and relevant industry standards.

• Able to work autonomously, take ownership and drive commissioning activities through to successful completion.

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance

• Performance Bonus

• 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

• Birthday Off

• Pension Plan