Mechanical Commissioning Manager

Sygna.
Greater London
2 weeks ago
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Commissioning Manager (Mechanical)

London, UK - Mission Critical & Major Projects Divisions


Would you like to join our excellent, high-performing team?


About Sygna:

Sygna is an independent Commissioning Management and Technical Services consultancy operating across UK and Europe. The company has 20 plus years of expertise delivering customised and complex solutions – spanning a wide range of sectors and projects including the kind of high-functioning spaces you see in data centres and mission-critical facilities, commercial offices, pharmaceutical laboratories, heritage projects, major developments, gigafactories and retail.


From inception and commissioning, through to post-occupancy, we certify building services and technology systems to ensure the design is delivered faithfully and reliably. Sygna is on a mission to lead the field in the commissioning of high-functioning spaces.

We rise to the challenges of our industry, developing innovative technology, simplifying complexity, and fostering a culture of learning, growth, and innovation. It is our priority to continually evolve so we can deliver the best high-functioning spaces for our clients.


Why join Sygna?

Are you someone who takes pride in delivering outstanding results, possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and has an exceptional eye for detail? If so, we want YOU to be a part of our team.


Thriving Business:Become a part of innovative projects within a thriving business environment.

Supportive Team:Work alongside a passionate and engaging team that values collaboration and excellence and who, like you, are passionate about delivering quality to our customers and at the same time meet project deadlines.

Learning Culture:We believe in encouraging every team member to reach new heights in their career. We provide the resources and opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge. Afterall, one of our values is to evolve constantly.


Whether you are a seasoned professional with an in-depth knowledge of building services, commissioning and the construction industry, or someone who is eager to embark on a new journey into this field, we would love to hear from you!


Job Description:

To provide strategic and tactical building services commissioning management support to the project team for the engineering process of a project from conception to completion. Our focus is on teamwork our philosophy is to be part of the solution, not the problem.

We focus on quality in all aspects of commissioning management – planning, programming, reporting, collaborative working, witnessing, and handing over to the FM teams.

The role is to ensure works and installation conform to design, specifications and legislation and is purely an inspection orientated and process driven duty. This is only a small percentage of our role; the largest element is managing the commissioning process from inception to completion to ensure a smooth delivery.


The management part is the key - we are Cx Managers not Witnessing agents.


General Duties:

  • As a Commissioning Manager, you will manage and drive the commissioning process and lead the on-site functional testing. To succeed in this role, it is important that you have experience in highly technical buildings, effective communication, and people skills, resourceful, and operate well under pressure
  • Excellent IT, planning, and reporting skills are essential
  • To assist in the day-to-day activities to include but not limited to witnessing on site testing and commissioning, review of design/testing certification and method statements, input into the project tracking matrix inclusive of IRL (Issues & Resolutions Log), and issue, input into commissioning meetings, input into the 2 week lookahead and sub-contractor liaison


Review:

  • Review and assist contractors / sub-contractors in the development of all project-related QA/QC documentation, providing technical input to the formal change control processes
  • Review and input to the commissioning procedures and review commissioning RAMS prior to commissioning activities
  • Review commissioning data against design parameters implementing any mitigation of recovery plans


Record:

  • Author functional/IST test scripts
  • Compile ‘Closeout’ documentation
  • Create and manage Handover commissioning checklists


Monitor:

  • Monitor and advise when all the commissioning documentation has been reviewed and signed off to the appointed consultants for the project


Action:

  • Ensure that all plant/systems have been fully commissioned/inspected in line with the contract specifications
  • Ensure that all appropriate commissioning handover documentation has been reviewed prior to handover
  • Comment on O&M manuals produced by the contractor


Manage:

  • Attend and lead commissioning meetings
  • Make sure that commissioning defects are communicated properly and dealt with
  • Ensure all parties are co-ordinated for attending witnessing
  • Lead on-site functional testing
  • Manage training


Report:

  • Attend and report on commissioning and testing as appropriate
  • Issue weekly commissioning reports using our tracking and reporting tools


Governance:

  • Participate actively in risk and opportunity review at meetings at global and regional levels.
  • Ensure compliance with the business plan


Benefits include but are not limited to:

  • Pension contributions of basic gross salary
  • Private healthcare
  • Regular employee socials
  • Business travel insurance
  • 25 days annual leave each calendar year (pro-rated from start date) plus bank holidays. After 5 years of service this will increase to 30 days.
  • Buy or Sell Annual Leave Scheme
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Employee discounts
  • Referral Scheme
  • Cycle to Work Scheme


Our clients trust us to ensure the highest standards are delivered and we are looking for people who have a can-do attitude and share our enthusiasm for exceeding customer expectations.


If that sounds like you then lets talk.


If this job is not quite right for you but you like Sygna as much as we do, then reach out to us too; We have ambitious plans, and you may be the perfect fit for the next stage of our adventure.

We offer a competitive remuneration package commensurate with qualifications and experience to the right candidate.


Note:

The general responsibilities listed herein above are not exhaustive and as such additional duties, which are related to this position in the Company, may be added to the above list at the discretion of the EMEA Managing Director as and when it is deemed necessary. Similarly, as the company grows, there should be an expectation that job roles will be refined over time, to accommodate collaboration with new and existing colleagues.

The schedule of delegated authority (SODA) applies to this role and shall always be adhered to without exception.


We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. The information provided will be treated in strict confidence. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.

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