Hybrid (Leeds office + UK & international travel) Permanent
To lead the technical and operational delivery of commissioning activities across global projects, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and high standards. The role supports business performance by improving commissioning processes, reducing faults, and driving continuous improvement across engineering and project delivery.
Responsibilities
- Focus on outcomes and accountability — not just tasks.
- Lead and support field commissioning engineers to ensure high-quality project delivery.
- Oversee commissioning progress and proactively mitigate risks with PMO.
- Act as the central technical authority for commissioning and fault resolution.
- Drive continuous improvement by identifying recurring issues and influencing design changes.
- Ensure commissioning standards, documentation, and processes are consistently applied.
- Support effective resource planning and operational coordination.
- Maintain and enhance digital commissioning tools, documentation, and reporting.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Quantifiable metrics that reflect success.
- Successful and timely completion of commissioning projects.
- Reduction in repeat faults and commissioning issues.
- Engineer productivity and utilisation rates.
- Quality and completeness of commissioning documentation.
- Customer satisfaction and project handover quality.
- Adherence to project timelines and budgets.
About You
- Strong knowledge of PLCs, electrical systems, and industrial machinery.
- Expertise in commissioning, controls, or industrial systems engineering.
- Fault diagnosis and troubleshooting (electrical, PLC, process).
- Understanding of commissioning processes and documentation standards.
- Leadership and team support.
- Problem‑solving and analytical thinking.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management.
- Proactive and continuous improvement mindset.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage priorities.
Experience & Qualifications
- Proven experience supporting or leading field engineers.
- Experience in commissioning, controls, or industrial systems engineering.
- Strong technical understanding of electrical and PLC systems.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
- Experience with combustion or thermal processing systems.
- Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite).
- Experience developing commissioning documentation and SAT forms.
- Knowledge of relevant standards (EN 60204, ISO 12100, EN746-2).
Benefits
- Superannuation.
- Paid Personal Leave.
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