Overview
We're looking for a Commissioning Manager to join our Natural Resources team, working on projects across Kent, Sussex, and Hampshire for our 7 year, c£1bn framework with Southern Water.
Location: from home and sites across the Southern Water patch – Kent, Sussex or Hampshire.
Hours: Permanent, Full Time – flexible hours are available if preferred; please indicate your preference upon application.
Responsibilities
We are seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager to join our NRNN water team working on the Southern Water framework. You will work closely with project teams to plan and deliver all MEICA (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation) and process commissioning activities throughout the project lifecycle. This includes ensuring alignment with the Commissioning Plan and Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs). This is a client-facing role and direct communication and collaboration with Southern Water is essential to success whilst representing Kier interests.
In your day to day you will:
* Develop and own a full commissioning plan and a comprehensive commissioning strategy.
* Develop and own with Southern Water the project handover documentation for successful project completion into the defects and warranty period.
* Manage the commissioning team and engineers, including the recruitment process with the senior project team.
* Work closely with the senior project team to develop efficient, practical and safe solutions throughout the programme, into construction and beyond.
* Review and manage the construction programme, mitigate delays and work with the team to achieve positive outcomes.
Qualifications
We’re looking for a Commissioning Manager with:
* Proven track record in delivering large and multidiscipline MEICA projects and experience of planning the commissioning process.
* Knowledge, understanding and experience in the water sector, preferably with clean and wastewater.
* Experience with pumps/pipe systems, sludge, ozone generation systems, chemical dosing, and water/wastewater treatment process equipment.
* Experience of 3D modelling for commissioning engagement, planning, and review (not for model creation or design).
* Knowledge of Reg 30 / WRAS and related legislation.
We value transferable skills and encourage applications from candidates who may not tick every box—we’re happy to chat.
Rewards and benefits
We offer a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. See more information about benefits on our site.
Diversity and inclusion
Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a priority. Our employees shape Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives, and our people have a strong impact on how we work.
As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for this role are offered an interview.
We look forward to seeing your application. #joinkier
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