In brief
DEVELOPMENT / CONSTRUCTION / PROJECT MANAGEMENT 2026-126796 2769 Scotland, United Kingdom PermanentTo ease reading, the plural masculine form may be used on this page; our vacancies are however directed to persons of all genders
Commissioning Manager
17/04/2026Commissioning Manager
Helensburgh
Contract/Staff
Hybrid
Purpose of the job
We are seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager to support the successful delivery of a major infrastructure and equipment programme within a highly regulated environment.
The role acts as the key interface between project delivery teams and the end‑user organisation, ensuring commissioning activities are effectively planned, authorised, coordinated, and compliant with operational, safety, and regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in preparing newly delivered infrastructure and equipment for operational use by embedding commissioning requirements throughout the design, construction, and handover phases.
Key Accountabilities
- Coordinate commissioning activities in line with end‑user governance and approval processes
- Act as the primary liaison between delivery teams and operational stakeholders during commissioning
- Ensure commissioning is undertaken in accordance with regulatory, safety, and operational requirements
- Ensure commissioning lifetime records are suitable, sufficient, and accurate
- Facilitate commissioning readiness reviews and secure appropriate operational approvals
- Integrate commissioning milestones into programme schedules and delivery plans
- Ensure newly commissioned assets are correctly recorded within asset management systems
- Identify, manage, and mitigate risks related to commissioning, operational readiness, and compliance
- Provide clear commissioning progress updates to programme leadership and governance forums
- Identify RAIDO items associated with commissioning and develop mitigation and opportunity strategies
- Support procurement activities by advising on commissioning‑related technical requirements
- (Future scope, TBC) Lead and manage a team of Commissioning Engineers, providing both line management and technical leadership
Occupational Skills and Knowledge
- 10 years’ experience in a technical role, including proven experience as a Commissioning Manager or equivalent
- Experience working within a nuclear‑regulated environment (licensed and/or authorised), with a strong understanding of commissioning requirements, risk management, and quality assurance
- Ability to interpret and produce technical documentation, including drawings, plans, reports, and specifications
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage across multidisciplinary teams
- Highly organised, with the ability to plan, monitor, and deliver against multiple deadlines
- Chartered status with a relevant professional engineering institution (desirable)
- Knowledge of site‑specific engineering standards and operating procedures within regulated defence or infrastructure environments (desirable)
- Understanding of engineering lifecycle delivery aligned to recognised construction or commissioning frameworks (desirable)
Why us?
Nuvia is a subsidiary of VINCI construction - an international company that operates across highly regulated sectors including Civil Nuclear and has a strong presence and history of delivery at nuclear sites in the UK and internationally.
Nuvia is a performance-driven company that is committed to the development of its people within a culture of safety, innovation, and excellence.
Employee Staff Benefits:
- 8.5% Pension Contribution & Life Assurance
- Private Medical Scheme*
- Employee Share Scheme
- Salary Sacrifice Schemes: Electrical Vehicles, Technology and Cycle to Work
- 25 days holiday (increasing to 28 days after 5 years’ service,
31 days after 10 years’ service) - Option to buy, sell and carry over up to 5 days annual leave per year
- In partnership with trade unions
- Gym Discounts
- Personal Development & Further Education Support
- Long Service & Recognition Awards
- Free Employee Assistance Programme
*After 1 year of service.
Entity
NUVIA is a branch of VINCI, the world's largest integrated concessions and construction group. NUVIA is more specifically the nuclear entity of the VINCI Group and is involved in the entire life cycle of nuclear facilities, from new build to decommissioning, maintenance and operation. NUVIA is constantly growing, with more than 2700 employees worldwide. On average, 100 men and women join us every year. Now, more than ever, we are looking for new talent to support the group's growth.
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