Divisional Commissioning Manager; East

Divisional Commissioning Manager

The Divisional Commissioning Manager is a key leadership role responsible for managing and developing the commissioning team, ensuring high-quality delivery of commissioning services across the Division’s project portfolio. You will work closely with Delivery, Design, Safety, and Quality teams to guarantee that projects meet client specifications, are technically compliant, and are handed over safely and efficiently.

• Lead and manage the commissioning team across multiple projects
• Ensure readiness for commissioning: completed installation, red‑line drawings, signed ITPs, and ATEX inspections
• Maintain high standards of documentation and ensure alignment with internal governance
• Collaborate with Project and Regional Managers to develop commissioning plans
• Develop and implement Process Commissioning strategies for water and wastewater treatment systems
• Audit and review commissioning documentation for accuracy and completeness
• Provide feedback to Estimating team for improved cost planning

• Conduct skills gap analysis and manage recruitment and training needs
• Deliver regular VIP reviews and development plans for team members
• Promote cross‑training for supervisors to expand team versatility
• Ensure shared learning across departments including SHEQ and Delivery

• Provide accurate and timely reporting on commissioning status, issues, and documentation
• Ensure control and consistency of documentation, including digital tools and document control methods

• Ensure compliance with Bridges’ safety policies and procedures
• Promote a safety‑first culture within the commissioning team

• Maintain vigilance around information security
• Report suspicious behavior or security incidents in accordance with company procedures

We’re listed on The Sunday Times’ Top 100 Employers 2024. As a team we shape and support engineering and construction for our clients who touch the daily lives of millions of people across the UK. Our key sectors include Water, Waste Water, Power, Energy and Aggregates and we operate through a regional office network supported by our manufacturing hub in Somerset.

Projects range in value from £5k to £15m and we either engage directly as Principal Contractor and Principal Designer or through strategic Tier 1 clients.

This is a permanent opportunity. We are currently recruiting for a Divisional Commissioning Manager to help deliver our portfolio of projects across the Water I and Waste Water Industry. Contracted to 40hrs per week, Monday to Friday, you have full ownership over your schedule, allowing you to work with a lot of autonomy.

• Manage a team of 5‑10 people
• Coordinate with internal and 3rd party teams
• Travel to various offices and sites across the region
• Report directly to the Delivery Director

• IOSH Managing Safely (or equivalent)
• Electrical Test & Inspect certification
• CCNSG (or similar)
• EUSR (or similar qualifications)
• Emergency First Aid or First Aider
• Fitness for Work medical clearance

• ECS Gold Card
• Electrical Test & Inspect certification
• Process Commissioning knowledge associated with the water and waste industries especially treatment and pumping processes
• Control Philosophy, Software and PLC understanding
• Telemetry commissioning
• PROFIBUS Commissioning
• Ethernet Network Commissioning

• Competitive salaries
• Company van/company car/car allowance
• Health cash plan with Healthshield
• Standard Life Pension Scheme – 5% company contribution
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Bike 2 Work scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee referral scheme – £1,000 for successful introduction
• Employee recognition schemes
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• RoSPA Gold Medal winner
• Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award holder

When you join us, you’ll be part of our exciting journey. Wherever your journey begins with us, through mutual engagement, we’ll make sure you are supported and invested in. We believe in ‘team bridges’ and leadership at all levels with our guiding principles:
Safe People, Happy People, Sustainable Business. Come and be part of our team!

Bridges is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring equality and diversity within the workplace.