Commissioning Manager - T&D Construction (Birmingham, UK)

Description

Chart your own course and change the world - with the support of people whose interests are aligned with yours. At Burns & McDonnell, opportunity is waiting. We’re looking for people with big ideas and an entrepreneurial mindset. It’s those kinds of people who’ve helped us grow from a small consulting business back in 1898 to a global leader in engineering, architecture and construction solutions. Today, we’re a thriving company with more than 10,000 professionals working in 75 offices worldwide and recognised as a leader in Transmission & Distribution.

The Commissioning Manager is responsible for overseeing, leading, coordinating, managing and planning commissioning activities on our projects, from pre-contract award to project execution and completion and monitoring that performance meets recognised standards of productivity, quality and compliance with essential health and safety provisions. Provide operational leadership and guidance for the project delivery teams on multiple projects and support the Field Operations Manager with the implementation of all procedures and policies while providing support and advice to other members of the site management and delivery teams. Complete all necessary internal reporting to a high standard and lead by example when interfacing with external parties such as clients, project stakeholders, sub-consultants/subcontractors, enforcement agencies, local planning authorities & statutory bodies.

Understand the Company Health & Safety and Environmental (SHE) Policies and Processes and statutory requirements as they affect the company’s operations and ensure the requirements are implemented.

Ensure compliance to CDM regulations on site.

Undertake detailed site inspections

Produce reports or provide information in a timely manner

Attend and cascade briefings as directed and in a timely manner

Perform On Call duties as directed

To perform fluidity tasks to ensure work can be executed on time and without issue

To liaise with customers, clients, local authorities and other interested third parties regarding past, present or future works

To provide sufficient and timely support, assessment and coaching to ensure sub-contractors are performing to agreed production levels

To ensure quality checks are completed in line with contract specification and contract statement of requirements

To maintain own levels of skill and knowledge to do the job effectively

To perform other duties as directed by your line manager or management team

To comply with the relevant Company HSQE and welfare policy provisions

To support client and ensure all agreed KPIs are met or exceeded

To ensure operative records are accurate and kept up to date each week

Provide operational and functional management advice on the practical implementation of the company’s policies and processes including external stakeholders such as customers if necessary.

Assist and/or manage the investigation of accidents, incidents, dangerous occurrences, near misses and other incidents.

Promote best practice, capture best practice and ensure it is fed-back into the business.

Set standards and lead by example in health, safety, quality & environmental management.

Assist the Field Operations Manager with the implementation and of all procedures and policies across other sites other than just there own

Lead the development of commissioning strategy and develop objectives into business planning and project strategy.

Oversee the planning, preparation and implementation of commissioning documentation to support construction activities with Field Operations.

Develop and refine methodologies, tools, and standards for commissioning practice. Responsible for implementing relevant industry developments.

Lead the development of project reviews, evaluations and proposals for utilisation of commissioning resource.

Lead the development and implementation of commissioning procedures as required by projects.

Lead and oversee the development and implementation of company Electrical Systems of Works including appointing necessary roles

Lead management of commissioning programs, reporting and progress.

Attend FATS and SATS as necessary

Assist site teams in project deliverables for contract execution.

Responsible for the overseeing of multiple projects and deliverables.

Delegate work and review performance to ensure the efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff and tools.

Monitor and maintain staffing levels to meet project requirements while maintaining billable goals.

Other duties as assigned.

Responsible for the recruitment, development, training, and retention of staff.

Responsible for conducting performance evaluations for department staff.

Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to the department.

Responsible for interpreting the organization's policies, purposes, and goals to staff.

Responsible for overall QA/QC process adherence.

Enforce compliance with company and site safety policies.

Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree in engineering or related technical field. and 7 years of construction field experience in startup and commissioning activities. Required or

Applicable experience my be substituted for the degree requirement. Required

Full UK driving licence

SSE CAT1, CAT 2 & CAT 3 authorisations

HNC/ HND in Electrical Engineering or equivalent demonstratable experience/training

SMSTS or IOSH or Equivalent

Varied knowledge of substation equipment from various OEM’s

Must have the right interpersonal skills and communication skills to build a culture of trust with the site team.

Minimum of 5 years as a commissioning engineer.

Must have a strong LV & HV knowledge

The ability to empathise, communicate and influence stakeholders and the Project Team.

The ability to lead by example and motivate the project team.

Excellent organizational, communication and time management skills.

Be able to work on own initiative.

Computer literate.

Must have commercial awareness and understand the effect of site based activities on the project financial performance.

Must be able to communicate professionally and effectively, particularly to external parties such as the client, their customers and local authorities

Must have the skills and confidence to direct and coordinate project requirements and tasks

Must have an understanding/ knowledge of the clients Transmission procedures

Must have a strong understanding of engineering drawings and the management of drawing systems

Desired

Previous TP141 Appointment

SSE CAT1, CAT 2 & CAT 3 authorisation

National Grid Persons

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

Job Construction Services

Primary Location GB-Birmingham, UK-Birmingham

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time

Req ID: 263236

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-JA #UKO N/A