DEPUTY COMMISSIONING MANAGER
Location:
Remote in the UK with occasional office visits in London (2nd year will be site based in North Wales)
Contract Duration:
12 months (renewable)
Job Status:
Full-Time
Start Date:
ASAP
Account Manager:
Anthony Hughes
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Deputy Commissioning Manager to support the successful delivery of a major Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) project.
Reporting to the Commissioning Manager, this role will support the safe planning, preparation, and execution of all commissioning activities across the project lifecycle. Working closely with project management, engineering, construction, completions, client teams, and vendors, you will play a key role in ensuring commissioning activities are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with project objectives.
Responsibilities
Support and deputise for the Commissioning Manager across all commissioning activities
Lead and support commissioning teams during planning, preparation, and execution phases
Develop and maintain commissioning strategies, procedures, schedules, and execution plans
Support commissioning activities through engineering, construction, pre-commissioning, and commissioning phases
Participate in HAZOPs, model reviews, FATs, smart completions, and systemisation activities
Coordinate commissioning resources and ensure readiness for execution activities
Work closely with engineering, construction, quality, completions, and client teams to achieve project milestones
Support the development and execution of commissioning test procedures and system handover activities
Monitor commissioning progress, identify risks, and provide regular reporting to project management
Manage commissioning-related change control and ensure compliance with project procedures
Interface with client representatives, vendors, subcontractors, and third-party service providers
Support permit-to-work activities and ensure all commissioning operations are executed safely and in line with HSEQ requirements
Contribute to audits, investigations, lessons learned, and continuous improvement initiatives
Requirements
HNC or equivalent qualification in an engineering discipline, or a recognised site-based technical background
Extensive commissioning experience within energy, power generation, oil & gas, process, or industrial projects
Previous experience in a Commissioning Manager, Deputy Commissioning Manager, Lead Commissioning Engineer, or Senior Commissioning role
Strong understanding of commissioning processes, execution methodologies, and systems completion activities
Experience developing commissioning documentation, strategies, test procedures, and execution plans
Proven ability to lead and manage multidisciplinary commissioning teams
Strong knowledge of construction-to-commissioning handover processes and turnover requirements
Experience managing vendor, subcontractor, and client interfaces throughout project execution
Detailed understanding of permit-to-work systems and safe systems of work
Proficiency with commissioning management systems, databases, and reporting tools
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Demonstrated commitment to HSEQ performance and continuous improvement
Ability to work effectively within a multi-cultural project environment
The next step
We have an exceptional team in place, and we are pleased to be able to appoint another person to our growing company. We understand that you can't 'tick all the boxes', but if you think you can really bring valuable skills and experience to our company, please contact our recruitment partner Airswift in the first instance.