Commissioning & Handover Manager

Commissioning & Handover Manager – Water Industry

Location: Oswestry | Regional Travel Required
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Package: Car/Car Allowance, Hybrid Working (Role Dependent), Pension, Private Medical Insurance

We are recruiting for an experienced Commissioning & Handover Manager to join a leading design and build provider in the water sector. This role offers an exciting opportunity to take ownership of commissioning planning and execution, ensuring seamless asset integration, operational efficiency, and successful project handovers.

Key Responsibilities
Lead commissioning activities and planning for major water infrastructure projects.
Manage resources and work closely with Project Managers to ensure project success.
Engage with clients and operational teams to secure buy-in for commissioning plans.
Ensure the smooth integration of new assets into existing infrastructure with minimal disruption.
Promote off-site testing and pre-commissioning activities to enhance efficiency.
Develop and deliver training plans for operational teams and ensure compliance.
Ensure timely completion of all commissioning documentation, including O&M manuals.
Monitor, measure, and report on performance, driving continuous improvement.
Maintain strict health and safety compliance across all commissioning activities.

Requirements

Essential
Degree or relevant qualification in Electrical, Mechanical, or Process Engineering.
Site-based commissioning experience, preferably in the water industry.
Willingness to travel within the region as required.

Desirable
Experience managing commissioning teams.
Electrical SAP qualification.
Flexibility to travel across the UK if required.

Our client is a leading design and build provider in the water industry, delivering major infrastructure projects across the UK. They are committed to innovation, sustainability, and employee development, providing a supportive environment where you can grow your career.

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates.  We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for Commissioning Managers looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.

Voceer presents this job opportunity for First Recruitment Group, a 50 person sized company who are categorized as a Recruitment Agency.

This position is being managed by First Recruitment Group, a reputable recruitment agency known for placing candidates in desirable positions.

All round workforce agency covering Recruitment, Payroll and Workforce Management. We are a global recruitment agency specialising in the Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Power, Water, Rail, Construction, Technology, Aerospace & Defence, Chemicals and Corporate sectors. Our specialist consultants help clients to recruit high quality candidates into temporary, contract and permanent roles at all levels. We proudly support a partnership culture by collaborating and adding value to build lasting client and candidate relationships.

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