Commissioning Manager

Portsmouth
7 months ago
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Our client is a rapidly growing business designing some of the most innovative and interesting applications for the marine industry. If you are a meticulous individual with a passion for working on cutting edge projects, this could be ideal for you.

Commissioning Manager
Outside IR35
Marine applications
Permanent
£50 - £60 per hour dependant on experience

We are seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager to join our team for an exciting new product coming to marine/naval defence market. In this role, you will be responsible for the end to end Commissioning of this craft.  This is a hands-on position ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a passion for high-quality, safety critical projects.

Responsibilities will include:

Lead Multi-Disciplinary Commissioning: manage all commissioning activities for the craft’s systems, including LV and HV systems, mechanical, hydraulic and embedded software & controls
Project Planning & Execution: Develop commissioning plans, procedures and schedules
Team Leadership: Lead a small multi-disciplined cross functional team of engineers
Testing & Troubleshooting: Rigorous subsystem and system level tests, including power distribution, software, hydraulics and propulsion)
Quality & Safety Compliance:  Safety-first culture during all trials including workshop and during at sea testing.
Documentation & Handover: Detailed documentation of results, test reports, configurations and any modifications made
Stakeholder Communication: Progress updates to internal and end-user representatives. Working with Project Management, design teams and suppliers ensuring OTD
On-Time Delivery:  Ensure OTD whilst working within budget and to quality and safety goals 
Required Skills & Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in a relevant engineering field
Hands-on experience in systems commissioning for complex engineering projects. This should include a track record of commissioning integrated systems that involve electrical, mechanical, and software elements.
Experience in maritime vessels, submarines, automotive or aerospace prototypes, or industrial automation systems.
Knowledge of low-voltage (LV) and high-voltage (HV) electrical systems, including power distribution and control circuits. Familiarity with mechanical systems (engines, drives, pneumatics/hydraulics) and their control mechanisms
Prior experience as a team lead or manager in a testing or commissioning environment is preferred
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, especially under pressure during test phases.
Full UK Driving License
Desirable:

Experience in Autonomous Systems
Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status (CEng or IEng)
Experience in software engineering
SC clearance. 

Candidates must be able to obtain BPSS clearance and should have the right to work in the UK

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