Job Role: Commissioning Manager - Water Location: Midlands Salary: £60,000 - £75,000 + benefits package

About the Role:

Due to continued growth, our client is seeking to appoint a Commissioning Manager to join their Severn Trent Water framework.

Reporting to the Framework Manager, the Commissioning Manager will oversee all commissioning activities and lead commissioning teams across Clean and Wastewater Non-Infrastructure projects within the region.

Key responsibilities include:

Ensuring all M&E and commissioning activities are delivered safely and in accordance with relevant regulations and procedures. Assessing the competency, capacity, and resource requirements of MEICA and commissioning staff. Driving continuous improvement across MEICA and commissioning processes, including increased utilisation of digital tools. Overseeing the development and implementation of MEICA and commissioning plans to support successful project delivery. Engaging with client teams to secure buy-in for commissioning strategies and methodologies. Ensuring all commissioning documentation meets internal and client standards. Providing technical support to Project Managers, Site Managers, and in-house design teams. Contributing to programme development and attending project, design, and client meetings as required. Supporting buildability reviews. Leading, developing, and performance managing commissioning staff through regular 1-2-1s and appraisals.

About you:

Minimum of 5 years' commissioning experience, ideally within the water industry. Strong understanding of sewage and water treatment processes, including pumping systems. Knowledge of mechanical equipment used in water and wastewater treatment environments. Good working knowledge of LV switchgear, instrumentation, control and automation systems, including the ability to interpret SLDs, cable block diagrams, and schedules (ATEX/complex systems experience preferred). Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, PFDs, and a wide range of technical drawings and documentation. Capable of managing and prioritising a high workload to meet demanding framework timelines. Familiarity with PLC code and the ability to review ladder logic. Active HAZOP participant with the confidence to constructively challenge where appropriate.

Reach out to Charlie Knight @ Advance TRS to find out more about this exciting opportunity and take the next step in your career.

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