Commissioning Department Manager

Title:

Commissioning Department Manager

K  is a global provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies delivered across a wide government, defense and industrial base. Drawing from its rich 100‑year history and culture of innovation and mission focus, K  creates sustainable value by combining engineering, technical and scientific expertise with its full life‑cycle capabilities to help our clients meet their most pressing challenges today and into the future.

K  employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide and operates in over 29 countries.

• Lead and manage the commissioning department, including recruitment, training, and performance management.
• Ensure the application of standard and best industry practice, innovating where appropriate.
• Review and oversee the activities and output of the team members as Manager and Subject matter Expert.
• Develop departmental strategy, procedures, and best practices to support business growth and operational efficiency.
• Foster a culture of safety, quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Mentor and develop commissioning engineers and specialists.
• Support proposal and project requirements as K  Commissioning lead.

• Oversee commissioning activities across multiple projects from Concept/FEED/EPC planning through to completion and handover.
• Ensure commissioning plans, schedules, and procedures are developed and implemented effectively.
• Monitor project progress, resolving issues and mitigating risks to ensure timely delivery.
• Coordinate with project managers, design teams, contractors and clients to ensure alignment.
• Ensure proper documentation, reporting and sign‑off processes are completed.

• A relevant number of years of LNG/Gas processing commissioning experience (Ammonia/SAF experience also considered valuable).
• Must be comfortable primarily in process mechanical commissioning but also understand the principles of instrument, control and electrical systems commissioning.
• Extensive field “hands‑on” and field management experience as well as Home Office experience.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on commissioning methodologies and standards.
• Influence client teams as to best approach.
• Review system designs to ensure they are commissionable and meet operational requirements.
• Support troubleshooting, testing and validation of complex systems.
• Stay current with industry standards, codes and emerging technologies.
• Strong knowledge of field commissioning organisation set up and sizing etc.

• Ensure all commissioning activities comply with industry standards, regulations and company policies.
• Maintain strong focus on health, safety and environmental practices.
• Implement quality assurance processes and drive continuous improvement.
• Conduct audits and reviews of commissioning processes and outputs.

• Act as a key point of contact for clients on commissioning‑related matters.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and contractors.
• Participate in project meetings and provide updates to senior stakeholders.
• Support business development by contributing technical expertise to bids and proposals.

• Manage departmental budgets and resource allocation.
• Monitor project costs, ensuring commissioning activities are delivered within budget.
• Identify opportunities for efficiency and cost optimisation.
• Support pricing and estimation for commissioning services.

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent project management and organisational skills.
• Deep technical knowledge of commissioning processes and systems.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities.
• Commercial awareness and financial acumen.
• High attention to detail and quality standards.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or related discipline) or equivalent experience.
• Extensive experience in commissioning within Gas processing, LNG facilities or power plants, with a specified number of field years.
• Proven experience managing teams and complex projects.
• Strong understanding of relevant industry standards and regulations, safe energisation processes and PTW systems.