Commissioning & Systems Completion Lead

Commissioning & Systems Completion Lead

Position Type: Contract

Location: Northumberland

Categories: Engineering, CQV

PM Group requires a Commissioning Lead will be responsible for monitoring the Principal Contractors (PC) commissioning process and execution of the scope being HVAC, mechanical, electrical, data, BMS, Business Technology (BT) and utility/sprinkler systems. The role ensures systems are commissioned safely, efficiently, timely and in compliance with Project URS, GMP, GxP, FDA, EU GMP, and project-specific requirements.

The Commissioning Lead acts as the primary interface with the PC between construction, engineering, CQV, Business Technology (BT) and quality assurance personnel. The commissioning lead will also liaise with client operations/BT, and equipment vendors to assist in the delivery of operational and validated systems from installation through start-up and handover.

Note that this role will be full time site based to monitor the progress.

Responsibilities

Commissioning Management

• Review the PC development and execution of the overall commissioning strategy.
• Continual review of the PC commissioning activities across HVAC, mechanical, electrical, piping utilities, and automation systems.
• Review system boundaries and turnover strategies.
• Review and approval of CP commissioning test plans.
• Review of commissioning schedules aligned with project milestones.

Project Planning & Coordination

• Monitoring that the PC is maintaining detailed commissioning schedules for all systems that require commissioning qualification.
• Collaboratively work with the PC to resolve any hurdles that may arise.
• Understand the PC supply chain to have a grasp on the commissioning sequence to monitor the sequences of the testing.

Technical & Engineering Support

• Review and interpret the PC engineering drawings, specifications, and installation plans where and when required.
• Thorough knowledge of the Project standards, URS and specifications.

Quality & Compliance

• Monitor installation of the works to ensure compliance with design, codes, and safety standards.
• Reviewing the PC commissioning and test plans (CTP) prior to testing.
• Conduct ad hoc inspections and raise any warranted concerns with the PC.
• As and when required by the scope CTP, participating in witness and or hold points.
• If required, raise NEC corrective defect notices in line with the Project Engineer whilst monitoring that the PC is working to timely close out the corrective action to ensure schedule up keep.

Health, Safety & Environment

• Promote and enforce safety practices prior to dynamic and static testing.
• Participate in toolbox talks, safety audits, and risk assessments when required or requested.

• Monitor HSE daily and participate in the CP safety programme.
• Liaise with the HSE Lead in all matters relating to commissioning testing activities.
• Participate in PSSER (Process Safety Reviews) with all required stakeholders.

Commercial & Documentation

• Ensure up to date calibration certification is available prior to testing for piping, electrical and data systems.
• Verifying subcontractor claims that may be raised, this will require coordination with the NEC Project Manager.

Project Specific

• Part of the Project scope is to ‘tie-in’ existing buildings and services to the new facility.
• As Commissioning Lead you will be expected to excel in the following:
• The main point of contact for engineering team members for all matters relating to the scope prior to commencement of the activity.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Minimum [5–10] years’ experience in pharmaceutical industry or highly regulated industries.
• Familiar with relevant codes and standards and understanding of Project URS.

Off-Payroll Working Rules: This role is believed to be inside/outside IR35.