Job Description
Operations Manager - (Commissioning) - UK & EU Travel
Posting Start Date: 5/6/26
Requisition ID: 66017
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Informations générales
London, United Kingdom, WC1A 1HB
RED ENGINEERING DESIGN LIMITED
Engineering
Permanent
Full - Time
Operations Manager (Commissioning) - UK & EU Travel
RED are an expanding international M&E consultancy, with a proven track record in low energy design, focused on providing excellent design solutions to clients.
Through our market leading technical expertise, we enable the world’s digital infrastructure and develop the built environment whilst also helping clients realise ambitious plans for zero carbon-built environments. We cover the entire life cycle of any building project, with our broad capability offering saving our clients time, money, and effort. Our approach is centred around listening to our clients and interacting energetically with our fellow project stakeholders. We add value with our people, client service ethos, global delivery strategy, technical ability, and attitude.
We are seeking an Operations Manager (Commissioning) to be based from home, with regular travel across Europe and occasional visits to RED offices as required. The role will involve approximately monthly trips to project sites, along with at least one visit per month to the London office.
Role Responsibilities
Lead a team of commissioning managers across a wide range of projects in the commercial, residential, pharmaceutical and technology sector s
Represents Company at meetings with customers, professional teams and contractors teams as required
Carries out cost and profit diagnosis on enquiries and projects including feasibility studies and preparation of fee bids
Take ownership of financial reporting on projects
Has overall accountability for a number of projects both commercially and operationally
Holds regular progress meetings with project teams
Regularly visits each project in person
Day to day decision making on project progress , resourcing and direct liaison with, and provides advice to client
Reviews status advised by project personnel and external parties and modifies schedules or plans as required .
Manage and plan resources for site attendances and witnessing for all projects
Provide Bid support for securing new projects
Manage the commissioning r eview process for design drawings, specifications and technical submittals in order to produce a commission-ability review
Manage the r eview process for commissioning Tech Subs for technical content and contract compliance and organise workshops with Trade Contractors and the Client to expedite sign off
Ensure all project deliverables are agreed and are managed
Manage production of /p roduce a commissioning plan for all projects
Manage production of /p roduce a commissioning programme as required
Manage the review process for project commissioning programmes
Ensure project test and commissioning document ation is produced
Manage the project set up for the purposes of managing the commissioning process
Carry out Commissioning Kick Off meeting for all new projects with the client, design team, contractors and vendors
Organise all equipment factory acceptance testing (FAT) as required
Manage the p roduc tion of reports following FAT visits
Ensure project progress reports for Management, Client or others are produced and issued.
Manage the preparation of the L1, L2 and L3 commissioning documents with the project delivery team
Manage the production of the level 4 and 5 test scripts with the project delivery team
Attend commissioning meetings to drive the time management and resource planning with Consultant and Contractors
Liaise with Consultant and Contractors in a proactive manner to close out commissioning issues arising
Ensure all project completion documentation and reports are produced as required
Support the delivery of projects in accordance with the expectations of the RED Project Delivery Process from a Project Management, Financial Management, QA/QC and Technical Review perspective .
Manage and mentor other team members
Mentor Graduate Commissioning Managers
Actively engage with the different RED departments to increase commissioning awareness and develop working interfaces
Work in coordination with the project team s to develop and improve commissioning processes and procedures
Actively engage in business development both internally and externally
Support the CPD process to arrange and manage appropriate commissioning CPD seminars
Role Requirements
Degree qualified or HNC/HND + appropriate experience or equivalent
Hold membership to the IET/ MCIBSE/IMechE
Chartered Engineer status or working towards
Fully conversant with ASHRAE testing levels 1-5
Understanding of BSRIA and CIBSE guidelines
Understanding of relevant British and European standards
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Financial management / reporting
Sound working knowledge of Contracts desirable but not essential
Understanding of equipment tagging systems
Strong use of Microsoft suite of software
Understanding of software and platforms such as BIM360 , Facility Grid
Ability to produce commissioning programmes in Microsoft Project
Good communication skills with all parties, including client team
Develop good, positive relationships with all parties involved in the commissioning delivery process
Ability to prioritise own workload
Resource management
Ability to work to deadlines
Management of people – motivation , Leadership and mentoring skills
Management of situations - organisational
Chair, control and minute regular meetings
Strong report writing skills
Good attention to detail
Problem solving skills
Act in an ethical manner and follows the principles of the Ethics Charter and Ethics in Practice Guidelines
Good understanding of international working and business operations of a global consultancy.
Benefits
RED offers a variety of benefits, including but not limited to:
23 days annual leave rising to 28 days annual leave over 5 years’ service
Holiday purchase and buy back scheme
Hybrid Working
Contributory company pension scheme
Healthcare Scheme (Company funded cover is dependant on level)
Non-contractual bonus awards
Training sponsorship
Charity volunteering leave
Wellness days/ initiatives.
Salary commensurate with experience.
Our people work in friendly teams with a collaborative approach and mentoring support from talented leaders.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package and are an equal opportunities employer.
- This role will ideally suit those with the right to live & work in the UK without restrictions.
RED is a company of Tractebel.
Business Unit: Tractebel
Division: Tractebel Div2
Legal Entity: RED ENGINEERING DESIGN LIMITED
Company Name: RED
Nos valeurs
L’inclusion et la diversité sont au cœur de notre politique de ressources humaines. Nous assurons l'égalité des chances entre tous les candidats et sommes engagés à créer l’environnement de travail le plus accessible possible.
