Lead Electrical Commissioning Manager

About Sygna

Would you like to join our excellent, high‑performing team? 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. December 2023 marked a significant milestone with the EMEA senior management team successfully completing a management buy‑out (MBO) of Sygna (EMEA). Following the MBO, Sygna is experiencing record‑breaking growth. Under the full ownership of our senior leadership team, we are committed to expanding our client relationships, delivering best‑in‑class commissioning services, and driving innovation in technical project management across global markets.

Why join Sygna?

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

As a Lead Commissioning Manager, you are responsible for the successful implementation of commissioning processes and systems within the construction project, from planning, witnessing management and execution to quality assurance and client satisfaction. Your advanced technical expertise, and strategic vision are essential for delivering high‑quality outcomes that meet project objectives and exceed client expectations. You will lead on strategic and tactical building services commissioning management support to the project team for the engineering process of a project from conception to completion primarily on Mission Critical. Our focus is on teamwork; our philosophy is to be part of the solution, not the problem. We focus on quality in all aspects of commissioning management – planning, programming, reporting, collaborative working, witnessing, and handing over to the FM teams.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning

  Responsible for developing comprehensive strategic commissioning playbook and schedules for commissioning activities, tailored to each project’s unique specifications, timelines, and objectives. You work closely with project stakeholders to understand requirements to develop and manage a roadmap for commissioning execution.

• Team Leadership and Management

  Lead and manage the commissioning activities of the project. You provide guidance, mentorship, and coordinate all the different stakeholders to ensure they perform their duties effectively and efficiently. This includes driving the stakeholders, assigning tasks, monitoring progress, and managing the resolution of any issues that may arise during the commissioning process.

• Resource Allocation

  You are tasked to ensure that all stakeholders are allocating resources such as personnel, equipment, and materials to various commissioning activities based on project needs and priorities. Understand the Sygna resource allocation for each individual project. Raise concerns or issues to relevant associate director or contracts manager.

• Quality Assurance

  Implement a robust quality assurance process to ensure that all commissioning activities and gateways meet client expectations, contractual obligations, specifications, industry standards and regulatory requirements. You track, oversee, and witness the execution of tests, inspections, and verifications to verify the functionality and performance of systems and equipment.

• Risk Management

  Identify and track the potential risks and challenges that may impact the commissioning process and develop mitigation strategies to address them effectively.

• Health & Safety Compliance

  Ensure that you always follow Sygna's Health & Safety systems and local project requirements. Ensure that you maintain relevant health and safety records to meet regulatory standards and company policies.

• Client Communication

  Interact with clients during the project lifecycle. You provide updates on project progress, planned vs achieved, address any concerns or issues, and ensure client satisfaction with the commissioning outcomes.

• Technical Expertise

  Leverage your technical expertise and knowledge of commissioning methodologies and engineering to troubleshoot complex issues, resolve conflicts, and optimise system performance. From design to post‑handover, you collaborate with contractors, engineers, designers, and other stakeholders to identify and implement solutions that enhance the functionality and efficiency of systems and equipment.

• Documentation and Reporting

  Track all commissioning activities to ensure that comprehensive documentation is maintained throughout the project lifecycle. This includes developing test procedures, generating reports, and maintaining compliance records to provide a clear audit trail of the commissioning process.

Benefits Include But Are Not Limited To

• Competitive Salaries
• Pension contributions
• Private healthcare
• 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
• 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

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 lets 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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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