Job Title: Commissioning Manager
Location: Berkshire (On-site)
Sector: Nuclear / Defence Infrastructure
Employment Type: Contract
Role Overview
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commissioning Manager to support a major nuclear defence infrastructure project in Berkshire. This role involves overseeing the commissioning of complex facilities, including specialist equipment, building services, and control systems.
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the safe, compliant, and efficient delivery of commissioning activities across the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Provide guidance on safety requirements for all commissioning activities
Manage, oversee, and deliver commissioning work packages within a complex infrastructure environment
Ensure compliance with nuclear commissioning procedures and relevant regulatory licence conditions
Support the development and implementation of the overall commissioning strategy
Manage the production, review, and approval of test documentation from suppliers
Plan and coordinate commissioning tests with suppliers and stakeholders
Integrate commissioning requirements and prerequisites into the project programme
Contribute to the development of construction schedules to enable phased commissioning activities
Monitor and report on the status of commissioning prerequisites and progress
Witness and oversee Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
Manage and resolve test failures, including capturing and sharing lessons learned
Ensure coordination between supplier commissioning activities and wider project delivery
Lead the implementation of stakeholder engagement plans for commissioning
Ensure consistent application of safe systems of work during testing and commissioning
Provide regular progress updates and reporting to stakeholders
Manage changes to commissioning schedules, resources, and forecasts
Chair commissioning-related meetings, including:
Design reviews
Change reviews
Procedure reviews
Candidate Requirements
Experience
Extensive experience commissioning large-scale facilities or infrastructure projects
Proven track record delivering within complex, highly regulated environments (defence or similar sectors preferred)
Strong understanding of commissioning methodologies and processes
Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and supplier interfaces
Skills & Attributes
Strong leadership and team management capability
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Highly organised with strong planning and coordination abilities
Key personal attributes:
Leadership
Flexibility
Self-motivation
Effective listening
Problem-solving and creativity
Collaborative approach
Technical & Other Requirements
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Full UK driving licence
Qualifications
Degree qualified in an engineering discipline (or equivalent experience)
Security Requirements
Must hold, or be eligible to obtain, Security Clearance (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV)
Additional Information
This role operates within a highly regulated environment, requiring strict adherence to safety, quality, and compliance standards
Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK and meet security vetting requirements