EC&I Commissioning Manager

EC&I Commissioning Manager

£53,461 to £67,600 + Company Car + overtime opportunities

UK Wide - hybrid (onsite during commissioning phase)

About us

National Gas is securing Britain’s energy. We transport gas throughout Great Britain, repair and maintain gas pipelines, and manage the meters that allow millions of homes and businesses to access the energy they need. We are the national gas network, providing secure energy to power Britain, achieve net zero, and maintain our industrial competitiveness.

About the role

As an EC&I Commissioning Manager, you’ll be at the heart of our major programmes, ensuring that complex control systems replacement projects are taken offline and returned to service safely, efficiently, and on time.

Your expertise will directly impact the reliability and safety of our operations, making a real difference to our business and the communities we serve.

What you'll be doing

• Lead and organise commissioning panel meetings: Chair sessions to review project timelines, challenges, and ensure alignment across all stakeholders.
• Oversee testing and commissioning plans: Ensure all procedures are robust, reviewed, and executed to the highest standards.
• Verify competence: Confirm all commissioning personnel meet required standards.
• Stakeholder engagement: Keep key internal and external partners informed and consulted throughout the project lifecycle.
• Technical guidance: Provide expert support during design reviews and throughout project delivery, identifying and resolving critical issues early.
• Documentation management: Ensure all commissioning activities are completed and documented in line with industry and company standards.
• Support handover and training: Facilitate smooth transitions and knowledge transfer to operational teams.
• Champion safety: Uphold the highest standards of operational safety and compliance.

About you

You’re a confident, solutions-focused professional with a passion for delivering complex engineering projects. You thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy collaborating with diverse teams, and have a keen eye for detail.

Key requirements & experience

Essential:

• Proven experience in the delivery and commissioning space.
• Strong EC&I (Electrical, Control & Instrumentation) background.
• In-depth knowledge of control systems delivery and commissioning.
• Demonstrated ability to manage change and drive projects to successful completion.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience managing contractors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Comfortable staying away during the commissioning phase c50% of the time.

Desirable:

• Experience with safety instrumented systems and OT Cyber Security requirements.

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

What we offer

• Annual bonus of 6% based on personal and company performance 
• Company car
• 26 days’ holiday plus statutory holidays - option available to buy extra or sell days 
• Overtime at x1.5 normal and then x2 on Sunday
• Double-match pension scheme - for every £1 you put in, we'll add £2 (max company contribution 12%) 
• Opt-In flexible benefit scheme, including salary sacrifice private healthcare, dental insurance, technology plans and more 
• Financial protection with 10x salary death in service and financial support if you're unable to work due to long term illness or injury 
• Excellent family friendly provisions - maternity/paternity/adoption/surrogacy/shared parental leave 
• Career progression, professional training and development – including access to LinkedIn Learning 
• Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24/7 
• Financial support to help you cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions 
• Flexible working hours 

Inclusive recruitment

At National Gas, we are disability confident and we are signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant, committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve. We celebrate the different experiences our colleagues bring to our organisation, and strongly encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply. Please let us know of any reasonable adjustments you need to perform your best.

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