About Sygna
Sygna is a fully independent, international leader in commissioning and technical project management. We specialise in delivering high-performance building solutions for data centres, commercial offices, gigafactories, pharmaceutical laboratories, and historic buildings. From project inception and commissioning to post‑occupancy evaluation, we certify building services and technology systems, ensuring your design is delivered accurately, efficiently, and reliably. In December 2023, our EMEA senior management team successfully completed a management buy‑out, and the company is now experiencing record‑breaking growth. We are expanding client relationships and delivering best‑in‑class commissioning services, driving innovation across global markets.
Why join Sygna
Are you passionate about delivering outstanding results, possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and has an exceptional eye for detail? Join a high‑performing team that prioritises quality and collaboration. We cut out the “problem” and focus on solutions.
What is Commissioning
Commissioning management ensures all building services systems perform as designed before handing over to the client. Working with design, construction, installation, and FM teams from the start to hand‑over, we play a central role in delivering sustainable, resilient projects.
Job Description
As a Graduate Commissioning Manager you will support the commissioning process and contribute to on‑site functional testing under the guidance of Senior Commissioning Managers. You will provide invaluable support to the project team throughout the engineering process, from conception to completion, maintaining the highest standards of quality in planning, programming, reporting, collaborative working, witnessing, and handover to FM teams.
Responsibilities
- Learning and Development: Learn the intricacies of commissioning processes, understand project deliverables such as plans, specifications and relevant industry standards, manage subcontractors, create programmes and track, manage and escalated project issues.
- Programme Support and Mentorship: Receive continuous support from a dedicated buddy and mentor, who offers guidance to help you overcome challenges and foster professional development.
- Project Planning & Coordination: Assist in planning meetings to understand commissioning schedules, milestones and resource requirements; coordinate activities with Cx managers, engineers, contractors and stakeholders.
- Documentation & Reporting: Maintain commissioning plans, procedures, documentation, and ensure accurate recording of tests, inspections and results. Prepare progress reports, flash reports and tracking documents for stakeholders.
- System Testing & Issue Resolution: Participate in testing and verifying systems to ensure they meet design specifications and performance criteria; identify and resolve technical issues or discrepancies during commissioning.
- Quality Control & Compliance: Ensure commissioning activities comply with quality standards, safety regulations and project requirements.
- Training: Attend training sessions related to commissioning processes, H&S, systems and equipment and any further required training.
- Problem Solving: Improve your understanding of project management, engineering processes and industry standards; contribute to initiatives that improve project delivery.
- Client Interface: Develop effective communication skills to interface with clients during commissioning, addressing concerns or queries.
- Project Handover: Assist in the smooth handover of commissioned systems to operations teams.
Qualifications
You will likely be a recent graduate with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Energy Management/Engineering or Environmental Engineering. Strong communication, interpersonal skills, resourcefulness and calm under pressure are essential.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Pension contributions
- Private healthcare
- Regular employee socials
- Business travel insurance
- 25 days annual leave per calendar year (pro‑rated from start date) plus bank holidays; 30 days after 5 years of service
- Buy or sell annual leave scheme
- Training and development opportunities
- Exclusive discounts on a wide range of products and services, including gift cards from brands like Argos, B&Q, Costa, M&S, and Sainsbury’s
- Referral scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Interest‑free travel loan
Additional Information
The general responsibilities listed herein are not exhaustive and additional duties may be added at the discretion of the EMEA Managing Director. Duties may evolve as the company grows. The schedule of delegated authority (SODA) applies to this role and shall always be adhered to.
We hope you are eager to join us. If that sounds like you, let’s talk. If this role isn’t quite right but you are interested in Sygna, we’d love to hear from you.
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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