Location: Chichester, West Sussex, West Sussex, South East, UKCommissioning Manager - Electrical, Controls & Hazardous Area SystemsLocation: Chichester + occasional international travelSalary: £55-70,000 + car allowance + bonusThe OpportunityThis is a senior, hands-on Commissioning Manager role within a specialist engineering business delivering complex electrical, control and fluid-handling systems into hazardous, regulated environments.Youll take full ownership of commissioning activities, from FAT involvement through to site execution, handover, and client acceptance, working closely with engineering, projects, service, and commercial teams.Around 60% of your time will be based in Chichester (office, workshop, testing), with the remaining 40% on customer sites across the UK and occasional international travel. As such, this role suits someone within approximately one hours commute of Chichester who enjoys a mix of base work and site delivery.This is not a desk-only role. Its a position for someone who enjoys technical accountability, problem-solving, and being the person others rely on when systems need to work first time.What Youll Be Responsible ForLeading and executing commissioning activities across electrical, control, hydraulic and process systemsSupporting and participating in FATs, SATs, site commissioning and final handoverPlanning commissioning strategies, resources and schedules across multiple projectsActing as the technical authority during commissioning phases, resolving issues on siteProducing and managing SAT documentation, RAMS, handover packs and acceptance sign-offSupporting sales and projects with technical input, estimates and commissioning strategyProviding escalation-level technical support to service teams (PLC, instrumentation, controls)Coordinating internal engineers and subcontractors during commissioning activitiesChampioning safety, quality and environmental standards at all timesWhat Were Looking ForYoull be an experienced commissioning professional who is comfortable working in safety-critical environments and taking responsibility for delivery. This role would suit someone with significant industry experience who is comfortable leading commissioning activities rather than just supporting them.Essential experience:Strong understanding of electrical control systemsStrong understanding of hydraulic control systemsHands-on experience with PLC and HMI programmingExperience commissioning systems in industrial or regulated environmentsConfident fault-finding capabilityFull UK driving licenceHighly desirable:Experience working in ATEX / hazardous area environmentsExperience with Accuload, Multiload or Contrec load computersExperience commissioning high-pressure systemsStrong documentation discipline (SATs, RAMS, handover packs)Ability to read and interpret P&ID drawingsWhy This Role Stands OutSenior-level technical ownership, not just supervisionVisible, valued role within project deliveryStrong mix of office, workshop and site workOpportunity to influence commissioning standards and approachExposure to complex, real-world engineering challengesClear trust placed in your technical judgementInterested?If youre an experienced Commissioning Manager or Senior Commissioning Engineer ready to step into a role with real responsibility and technical credibility, wed like to hear from you.TPBN1_UKTJ