Commissioning Manager

Why Banyards?
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We’re looking for people who want to join our team, make a real difference and enhance our business with their expertise.
As an Investors in People Gold business, we have a strong focus on career development, training and we are dedicated to making a difference through our environmental and corporate social responsibility programmes.
Due to our growth and success, we are looking for an experienced Commissioning Manager (CxM) to join our team in the North East who will be working as part of our successful national Commissioning division.
We’re known for being straight-talking, honest and approachable whether we’re working in the commercial, health, education, hotel & leisure, residential or retail sectors.
Our clients trust us to deliver the results they need on time and within budget.
Our Culture
We encourage and reward personal and professional development and welcome career progression.
Building your capability and developing your career is good for you and good for us.
At Banyards we recognise the commitment our people make, we believe in rewarding commitment by offering great benefits, some of our favourites are flexible working, funding for work related training and development, volunteer days and shopping discounts.
The overarching aim for our Leadership and People Team is to create a great place to work, so you want to join us and stay with us!
With ‘’Gold’’ accreditation from ‘’Investors in People’’ and regular staff feedback, we have a continual focus on how we can keep making Banyards better.
Collaboration and teamwork are a vital part of the Banyards experience, and the way we work together, celebrate together and support each other is a unique part of life at Banyards.
Our core values are central to all we do; together, we are:-
Successful People
Safe People
Do the right thing People
Relationship People
Can Do People
What is the role?
To manage and oversee projects in terms of Commissioning Management / Verification. To ensure the projects meet and our client’s expectations in terms of project programme, compliance, quality, and safety. To manage the commissioning process ensuring all parties are working together to achieve the commissioning requirements.
What you'll be doing
Overseeing the complete building commissioning process from start to finish
Developing commissioning plans, schedules, reports, check lists and test scripts
Documenting commissioning and installation progress
Understanding the specific details and demands of our project briefs
Conducting and documenting the results of inspections and tests
Managing and arranging testing requirements
Financial control including working within our resource allowance (hours to spend)
Working to project timescales and deadlines
Collaborating closely with the general contractor's team to devise commissioning strategies and processes that align with project timelines and objectives
Participating in project meetings as necessary
Maintaining high standards to drive repeat business
Providing technical support during client discussions
Working collaboratively with both internal and external team members
Reporting delays as additional expenditure, and obtaining site instructions with signed work record sheets
Supplying ongoing progress reports and producing final project report
Conducting technical evaluations of project schedules, drawings, and technical submissions
Managing and documenting results from offsite factory tests
Facilitating third party approval and relevant sign off
Project safety
Project documentation
Reviewing the Mechanical, Electrical and Public health design and producing an associated Commissionability report
Production of commissioning plans and strategies
Production of commissioning specifications
Chairing of commissioning meetings with associated minutes
Factory acceptance testing
Production and management of commissioning programmes (using Asta Power Project or Microsoft Project)
Reviewing and commenting on M&E commissioning method statements
Production and management of progress of tracking schedules
Management of Mechanical and Electrical off-site testing
Production and issuing of progress reports
Management and witnessing of Mechanical and Electrical static testing
Management and witnessing of Mechanical and Electrical functional testing
Management and coordination of cause and effect and integrated system testing
Management of project handover
Post-handover requirements such as seasonal testing and soft landings
Being responsible for all aspects of site safety for yourself and others including risk assessments and toolbox talks
Evaluating labour requirements against the programme and tender submissions
Producing commissioning completion reports
Knowledge of BREEAM and LEED
Competent level of Microsoft Office 365 Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams and Project
We'd also like you to have
Excellent at developing business relationships delivering client satisfaction
A proactive approach to spot what is required and a “Can do” attitude
A commercial awareness and understanding of business expectations, which leads to excellent results.
Behaviours that fit our vision and core values
Ability to operate independently using own initiative as well as collaboratively in a positive team environment
Flexible and adaptable to meet the challenges of the business.
Willingness to take on tasks as required
Proven ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
Excellent organisational skills
Communicates effectively with colleagues and clients at all levels.
Articulate with excellent listening, written and verbal communication skills (via email, telephone and face to face)
A desire to embrace new challenges and achieve personal development
Personal drive, passion and meticulous attention to detail
Mechanical or Electrical qualifications
Desirable to have Commissioning Specialists Association Level 4 or above
Desirable to have completed the CSA Introduction to Commissioning Management course
In depth technical expertise of mechanical and electrical building services systems
Well informed of current regulations and awareness of changes in the industry
6+ years of commissioning experience
Your future
A real opportunity to work with a collaborative and motivated team, employer and blue-chip clients.
A fantastic environment in which to work combined with genuine opportunity to create your role and grow whilst being recognised, rewarded, inspired, and working with friendly colleagues.