EC&I Commissioning Manager

Westlakes Recruit are currently supporting one of our major clients recruiting for an EC&I Commissioning Manager, to work on one of their Nuclear Defence projects in based in Berkshire on a contract basis.

Key responsibilities

* Overseeing commissioning for the EC&I aspects of a variety of systems including BMS, HVAC and Process Plant Equipment. (Based on Siemens S7 PLC system).
* Manage the production, review, and approval of commissioning documentation including BMS, Electrical, and Software documentation.
* Manage issues found during the commissioning process through the commissioning reservation process.
* Ensure safe procedures are applied consistently for all testing and commissioning across allocated work packages.
* Witness Factory Acceptance Testing, Setting to Work and Site Acceptance Testing.
* Manage test failure resolution.
* Management, oversight and delivery of commissioning work packages within a complex infrastructure project.
* Understand the requirements of AWE Commissioning procedures and ONR License Condition 21 Commissioning.
* Support the management and deployment of the Overall Project Commissioning Strategy.
* Plan and co-ordinate commissioning tests with the Suppliers.
* Integrate test requirements and pre-requisites into the project programme.
* Prepare and present regular commissioning progress updates.
* Management of changes to commissioning schedules, resources and forecasts.
* Chair commissioning reviews with stakeholders including design reviews, change reviews and procedure reviews.

About you:
* Substantial EC&I experience of commissioning BMS systems, vent plant or similar and managing commissioning teams to deliver successful outcomes.
* Proven track record in complex project delivery, in defence (preferred) or similar technical sectors.
* Strong client and stakeholder relationship building skills
* Demonstrable knowledge and application of commissioning methodologies.
* Ability to operate both autonomously and as part of a larger team
* Excellent oral and written communication and organisation skills
* Computer literacy in Microsoft applications
* Full UK driving licence
* Experience in the nuclear industry or other highly regulated industry.
* Demonstrate sound technical knowledge and leadership experience.
* An appreciation of mechanical / civil and process systems and an aptitude to work within a multi-disciplinary team.

Advantageous Experience/Knowledge:
o Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualifications.
o Low Voltage Electrical Distribution design.
o Control System design.
o Building Services & Management system design.
o Earthing & Lightning design.
o Knowledge of safety standards (IEC 61508, 61511, 61513).
o Knowledge of Functional Safety and Reliability and associated topics.
o Project management skills.

Qualifications:
* Suitable discipline specific including HNC in Electrical/Electronic engineering, Degree in controls or electrical experience.
* Training and experience in lieu of above.

Security:
* Current holder of Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV) Clearance, or willing and able to obtain security clearance required for role.

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