Position: Commissioning Manager - Anaerobic Digestion
Location : Northamptonshire
Guide Salary: £85,000 - £95,000 Plus Bonus, Car Allowance & Package
Our client is a leading UK-based renewable energy company specializing in the production of biomethane through anaerobic digestion. By partnering closely with local farmers, they convert agricultural and organic waste into clean, green energy while generating valuable by-products such as nutrient-rich bio-fertiliser and high-purity green CO₂. This closed-loop approach supports sustainable agriculture, drives rural economic development, and advances the circular economy. With several projects already under development across the United Kingdom, their ambition is to become the country's leading producer of biomethane and to supply up to 25% of the UK's total output. In doing so, it plays a key role in supporting the Government's target to quadruple biomethane production by (Apply online only) and in delivering long-term value for local communities while accelerating the UK's transition to net zero.
Role Profile:
The Commissioning Manager will deliver the commissioning planning and commissioning activities of a new site in Northampton with an additional site in Leicester to follow. You will provide ownership of the commissioning process through all stages of the project including the management of multiple process engineering sub contractors and technology providers.
Key Responsibilities:
Day to day management and coordination of all commissioning and commissioning planning activities, including planning for process commissioning and testing.
Carrying out commissioning activities personally.
Achieve fast and effective handovers (including the timely delivery of all commissioning documentation, training, etc).
Develop and operate an optimised interface with the engineering team to ensure "design for commissioning".
Prepare training plans, organize specialist training by equipment suppliers and personally deliver training where appropriate.
Encourage and manage off-site testing and pre-commissioning activities by suppliers or others.
Ensure Commissioning is carried out safely in accordance with regulations and procedures.
Ensure all necessary Commissioning documentation is produced in a timely manner and co-operate with Technical Documentation teams to ensure timely delivery of O&M manuals.
Drive efficiencies and operate tight change control procedures.
Develop and improve commissioning processes and systems.
Write work instructions and ensure they are kept up to date.
Monitor the safe and correct use of equipment and the correct use of PPE.
Ensure control of contractors and permit to work system.
Skills, Qualifications & experience:
Engineering qualification (Electrical, Mechanical or Process) or other relevant qualification
Site experience in commissioning, preferably in Anaerobic Digestion, Biogas or Bioenergy
Previous experience as a Commissioning Manager within a process industry and similar size of company.
Experience managing commissioning teams
Knowledge of Construction Contracts, ideally NEC and/or IChemE, with ability to negotiate and administer
Risk & Opportunity Management experience
Working knowledge of CDM and construction Health & Safety
Keywords: Lead Commissioning Engineer, Manager, Electrical, EICA, Mechanical, Process, Chemical, Management, Anaerobic Digestion, Biogas, Bioenergy, Biomethane, Renewable Energy, Energy from Waste, Sludge Treatment, Water, Sewage