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 available on request.
Responsibilities
In this client‑facing role you will work closely with project teams to plan and deliver all MEICA (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation) and process commissioning activities. You will ensure alignment with the accepted Commissioning Plan and Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and represent Kier interests while interacting directly with Southern Water.
Day‑to‑Day tasks
* Develop and own a full commissioning plan and strategy.
* Collaborate with Southern Water to produce project handover documentation for successful handover into the defects and warranty period.
* Manage the commissioning team and engineers, including recruitment of senior project team members.
* Work closely with the senior project team to devise efficient, practical and safe solutions during construction and beyond.
* Review and manage the construction programme, mitigate delays and work with the team to achieve positive outcomes.
Qualifications
* Proven track record in delivering large, multi‑discipline MEICA projects and experience in commissioning planning.
* Knowledge and experience in the water sector, preferably with clean and waste water.
* Deep understanding of pumps, pipe systems, sludge and ozone generation systems, chemical dosing and water/wastewater treatment process equipment.
* Experience with 3D modelling for commissioning engagement, planning and strategy review.
* Knowledge of Reg 30 / WRAS and relevant legislation.
Rewards and Benefits
We are proud to offer a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs.
Diversity and Inclusion
Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority. We support an inclusive culture and are a disability‑confident employer; we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.
How to Apply
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