Commissioning Manager

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Commissioning Manager to lead commissioning activities for complex engineering, construction, and industrial projects. The role involves planning, testing, system validation, and ensuring operational readiness for successful handover.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute commissioning strategies, plans and schedules for capital projects.
• Lead pre‑commissioning, commissioning, start‑up, performance testing and handover activities.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including engineering, construction, operations, quality and contractors.
• Create commissioning procedures, checklists, test scripts and acceptance criteria.
• Manage commissioning risks, issue resolution, punch‑list items and corrective actions.
• Conduct FAT, SAT, IST and performance verification tests.
• Ensure compliance with design specifications, regulatory standards, HSE policies and quality frameworks.
• Prepare commissioning reports, readiness assessments and turnover packages.
• Support operator training, documentation and transition to operations and maintenance.
• Drive continuous improvement of commissioning methodologies and digital tools.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Civil, Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 8–15+ years of experience in commissioning, construction, project engineering or plant operations.
• Proven track record leading commissioning programmes for large‑scale industrial, commercial or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of commissioning methodologies, testing protocols, quality assurance and operational readiness.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Required skills

• Commissioning planning and execution
• Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
• Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
• Integrated System Testing (IST)
• Performance verification
• HSE compliance
• Quality management