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Commissioning & QA Manager

Job Posted: a month ago

Salary: £ 55,000 - 65,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Falmer, East Sussex

Expire in: 14 hours

Job Description

Commissioning & Quality Assurance Manager

Location: Falmer

Are you a commissioning and quality expert looking to make a real impact on complex infrastructure projects?
We’re supporting a newly established specialist division within the Southern Water Delivery Partner Programme, and our client is seeking a talented Commissioning & Quality Assurance Manager to help drive excellence across a portfolio of technically challenging projects.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking team delivering critical water and wastewater infrastructure, ensuring assets are safe, reliable, compliant, and built to the highest quality standards.

The Role

As the Commissioning & Quality Assurance Manager, you will be the technical authority for all commissioning, QA/QC, and compliance activities. You will guide teams through the full project lifecycle, champion a right-first-time culture, and ensure all systems are designed, constructed, tested, and handed over to industry-leading standards.

Key Responsibilities

Commissioning Management

Support the development and implementation of commissioning plans, schedules, and procedures.

Coordinate with design, construction, and operational teams to ensure smooth integration.

Oversee functional testing, performance verification, and handover documentation.

Work closely with document controllers and client asset integrators to manage handover deliverables, snagging, and defect resolution.

Quality Assurance

Establish and maintain QA/QC processes aligned with client and regulatory standards.

Conduct inspections, audits, and compliance reviews.

Manage NCRs and corrective action processes.

Collaborate with performance teams to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.

Technical Leadership

Provide expert guidance during design reviews, HAZOP, ALM, and risk assessments.

Offer technical support throughout construction phases.

Ensure adherence to all relevant engineering standards and specifications.

Stakeholder Engagement

Liaise with clients, contractors, and regulators to maintain transparency and compliance.

Track and report commissioning progress and quality metrics.

Documentation & Handover

Ensure accurate as-built documentation, O&M manuals, and operational training.

Validate performance against KPIs and contractual obligations.

Person Profile

Skills & Knowledge

Strong leadership and influence skills.

Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving ability.

High attention to detail and commitment to engineering excellence.

Coaching and mentoring capability.

SME-level knowledge of technical standards for wastewater pipelines and pumping stations.

Outstanding communication skills.

Experience

Proven experience in commissioning and QA for MEICA infrastructure (water/wastewater preferred).

Strong understanding of BS EN, IEC, WIMES, and related industry standards.

Working knowledge of H&S and environmental legislation.

Experience coaching or technically guiding teams.

Qualifications

Essential:

Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Control Engineering (or equivalent).

Desirable:

Experience with SCADA, PLC, telemetry systems.

Understanding of IED compliance and environmental permitting.

Additional Information

Occasional work outside standard office hours may be required.

Travel to project sites and external meetings is expected.

Full UK driving licence required

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