Lead Commissioning Manager

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Electrical Lead Commissioning Manager

London, UK - Mission Critical & Major Projects Divisions

Would you like to join our excellent, high-performing team?

About Sygna:

Sygna is an independent Commissioning Management and Technical Services consultancy operating across UK and Europe. The company has 20 plus years of expertise delivering customised and complex solutions – spanning a wide range of sectors and projects including high-functioning spaces in data centres and mission-critical facilities, commercial offices, pharmaceutical laboratories, heritage projects, major developments, gigafactories, and retail.

From inception and commissioning to post-occupancy, we certify building services and technology systems to ensure the design is delivered faithfully and reliably. Sygna is on a mission to lead the field in the commissioning of high-functioning spaces.

Are you someone who takes pride in delivering outstanding results, possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and has an exceptional eye for detail? If so, we want YOU to be a part of our team.

Job Description:

The Lead Commissioning Manager (LCxM) is responsible for the execution of Commissioning Management on one or more projects. The role includes management of the operations and finances of projects under their control. The LCxM will directly report to the Divisional Director of the division they are placed.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a good relationship with key stakeholders including promoting Sygna and looking for new opportunities
• Total completion of projects in line with client expectations
• Compliance and promotion of Sygna’s H&S standards
• Input into developing excellent practices and procedures for the operation of the business
• Maintaining a capability to deliver 3-4 concurrent projects
• Assist the Divisional Director with bidding for new opportunities, including technical and schedule input to the bid document, and presenting in post-tender interviews
• Provide a ‘monthly’ report to the SMT detailing key project risks, potential opportunities to increase project margins, and accurate project progress reporting

Project Related Information:

• Full control of updating the ‘Delivery Tracker’, including fortnightly/monthly updates to the Divisional Director
• Understand the project scope, fee, and deliverables and ensure it is followed
• Attend and chair where appropriate meetings with the Client's commissioning management representative, sub-contractor/specialist contractors commissioning management team, and other team members
• Responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of the commissioning plan
• Compile and issue a weekly progress report to clients
• Advise on programming commissioning-related items or, if required, completing a commissioning programme
• Assist the Divisional Director in recruitment within the sector
• Compliance with Sygna H&S standards on all projects
• Forecast labour requirements for the project and inform the director if changes are needed
• Lead the Cx Review of design information related to projects under the CxM’s control
• Assist the Divisional Director in achieving forward order booking to ensure a sustainable business
• Be aware of the Minimum Gross Margin on all projects – the percentage of the margin to be agreed with the Divisional Director on a project-by-project basis
• Continuously maximize opportunities and minimize risks on all projects on all issues that influence project margin
• Ensure proper order placement of all subcontractors in accordance with company procedures and best practice
• Maintain a relationship with all external consultants/clients for future work opportunities
• Highlight any risk before it occurs wherever possible to the Divisional Director

Benefits include but are not limited to:

• Pension contributions of basic gross salary
• Regular employee socials
• Business travel insurance
• 25 days annual leave each calendar year (pro-rated from start date) plus bank holidays. After 5 years of service, this will increase to 30 days.
• Buy or Sell Annual Leave Scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Referral Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Our clients trust us to ensure the highest standards are delivered and we are looking for people who have a can-do attitude and share our enthusiasm for exceeding customer expectations.

If that sounds like you then let's talk.

If this job is not quite right for you but you like Sygna as much as we do, then reach out to us too; we have ambitious plans, and you may be the perfect fit for the next stage of our adventure.

We offer a competitive remuneration package commensurate with qualifications and experience to the right candidate.

Note:

The general responsibilities listed herein above are not exhaustive and as such additional duties, which are related to this position in the Company, may be added to the above list at the discretion of the EMEA Managing Director as and when it is deemed necessary. Similarly, as the company grows, there should be an expectation that job roles will be refined over time, to accommodate collaboration with new and existing colleagues.

The schedule of delegated authority (SODA) applies to this role and shall always be adhered to without exception.

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.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

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