Commissioning Manager

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Commissioning Manager
UK -Wide
System Knowledge / Experience:
Fire Alarms - Gent/WINMAG/DRAX/Advanced/Siemens/FAAST/Xtralis/ Apollo
PAVA - Honeywell/Baldwin Boxall
Disabled Systems - Baldwin Boxall/C-TEC
Security System - Milestone/Xplan/CCure/AMAG/Lenel/Hikvision/Axis/ Galaxy/Comelit/Commend
Experience : Large Commercial/Data Centre Projects
My client provides design, installation and support services for life safety and security systems to major construction projects throughout the UK.
They are looking for a Commissioning Manager to provide technical leadership, challenge design information, manage multidiscipline commissioning teams, and ensure all systems are integrated, validated, and handed over in accordance with all standards, legislation, project specific standards and client timescales.
Duties and Responsibilities
Planning & Coordination
Develop detailed commissioning plans, programmes, procedures, and schedules for ELV systems (Life Safety, CCTV, Access Control, Intercom, etc).
Review design drawings, specifications, and scope documents to identify commissioning requirements.
Coordinate with design teams, project managers, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure readiness for commissioning.
Conduct commissioning meetings and prepare progress reports for management and clients.
Review resource requirements and skill set for each project/system and ensure they are in place as per the commissioning plan/programme
Plan across multiple projects to ensure commissioning plans/programme/resources are in place and that one project doesn't fail due to another project over-running.
Coordinate and manage integration workshops between life safety systems, security systems, sprinklers, fire suppression and data systems
Commissioning Execution
Ensure the project commissioning plan is in place and lead and supervise commissioning engineers on site in conjunction with the project site team
Carry out weekly checks with commissioning engineers to ensure programme being adhered to and monitor progress/resource issues
Oversee programming, system configuration, and integration between multiple ELV systems (e.g., linking fire alarm with access control or BMS)
Ensure all issues identified during testing are logged, rectified, and reverified before system handover
Implement and manage commissioning gateways, punch list management, and closure
Quality Assurance & Compliance
Verify compliance with Specifications, BAFE, BS, EN, and GBEC Policies and procedures
Support standardization of commissioning processes across multiple sites
Coordinate third-party testing, inspections, and approvals with relevant agencies or consultants
Maintain QA/QC documentation, including checklists, test reports, and witness sheets
Ensure commissioning activities follow safety and quality management procedures
Review and validate commissioning scripts, method statements, and integrated test plans
Documentation & Handover
Prepare and maintain complete commissioning documentation, including test sheets, commissioning logs, and defect reports
Manage and support the preparation of as-built drawings, O&M manuals, and training sessions for client representatives
Oversee final acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), and system handover to the client
Ensure all commissioning evidence is captured through approved digital platforms (e.g., Dalux, BIM360, Cx software, ATP)
Leadership & Team Management
Lead, mentor, and train commissioning teams and engineers
Demonstrate a key focus in driving force to deliver project close outs
Communicate risks early, escalate blockers, and drive issue resolution to protect milestones
Support end-user training and handover of fully validated systems
Ensure coordination with other trades (mechanical, electrical, BMS, lifts, etc) to ensure smooth integration
Provide technical support and troubleshooting throughout project execution
Skills & Competencies
Minimum 5+ years senior commissioning experience on large commercial or Data Centre projects
Deep understanding of ELV and life safety systems architecture and integration
Presenting & demonstrating commission delivery position to senior management teams
Strong leadership, planning, and team coordination skills
Highly organized with strong urgency, attention to detail, and commitment to zero-defect execution
Proficiency in commissioning tools, system diagnostic software, and network configuration
Excellent communication and documentation abilities
Analytical mindset with strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines under pressure
For more information please call Giles Churchill at Amida on (phone number removed)
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Location:
Billingsgate
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Construction

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