The Powerlines Group GmbH is the leading European supplier for railway electrification. The company group is active in the business segments RAIL, PRODUCTS and ENERGY. In the RAIL segment, Powerlines is a full service provider and offers its customers the whole range of services from Consulting and System Design to Installation and Maintenance.
Systems Test & Commissioning Manager (T&C) - Glasgow
Duties:
The Systems T&C Manager will lead and manage Test & Commissioning teams across multiple projects, ensuring compliance with current standards and the requirements of SPL, Network Rail, and other infrastructure operators.
This shall be done by ensuring all test and commissioning documentation/processes comply with all applicable standards, legislation, contract requirements, and specifications, ensuring that all test and commissioning activities are carried out to the correct standards, and that all works are carried out safely and efficiently.
* Work independently and demonstrate leadership.
* Lead project activities associated with Test and Commissioning including the planning of site works, resource, budget, and plant (where required).
* Delivery of Programme(s) including Construction and EIS, and where applicable Design(s).
* Ensure compliance with appropriate standards (International, British, Railway).
* Ability to work on multiple projects balancing and managing own time.
* Undertake technical reviews of internal and external (sub-contracted) documentation including staging designs, work package plans, staging and commissioning plans to ensure these are integrated, buildable and with a focus on safety.
* Develop test and commissioning strategies associated with the delivery of project works including assessment of cost, risk and hazards including developing efficiencies where practicable.
* Lead test and commissioning and staging meetings across multi-disciplines with clients and subcontractors, developing meeting minutes and action logs as appropriate.
* Monitor site work activities throughout the pre-commissioning / commissioning and EIS stages and hand back (GRIP stages).
* Progress tracking and reporting against plan (daily/weekly/monthly) through co-ordination with the Test & Commissioning Engineers.
* Coordinate Test & Commissioning with the Construction Managers from all disciplines.
* Assist CRE-C’s T&C CRE’s with collation of redline drawings and test records in conjunction with Power & Distribution Construction Manager and Test & Commissioning teams.
* Administer and lead on Construction Electrical Safety Rules (cESR), undertake the role of Designated Engineer & Control Engineer where applicable.
* Plan and undertake briefings on engineering issues specific to Test & Commissioning discipline.
* Support the CEM in the discharge of their role duties including Construction Design Management (CDM) compliance and the clients Common Safety Method Risk Assessment (CSM-RA) and Hazard Log.
* Ensure that critical project engineering documentation (such as the WPP, TB’s, Permits, etc.) has appropriate resource and attention allocated to it to facilitate quality and timely completion and compliance.
* Build client relationship(s).
* Complete Safety Site Tours, Close Calls, and escalate key findings (where required).
The Person:
* Previous role as a T&C Manager or Assistant T&C Manager for a significant period, preferably in Rail Power & Distribution or the Utility Industry.
* Able to recognise the importance of following procedures associated with health, safety and welfare, e.g. Construction (Design and Management) Regulations.
* An organised and methodical approach to tasks.
* The ability to work effectively to lead and work as part of a team.
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
* The ability to stay calm under pressure and meet deadlines.
* Ability and willingness to travel to different locations as and when required with a full UK driving licence.
* Minimum of 5 years’ experience working as an Assistant T&C Manager or 1 - 3 years as a T&C Manager.
* Engineering qualification, preferably Electrical (Power) Engineering.
* Knowledge of Rail or Utility industry (Distribution and/or Transmission).
* Knowledge of CDM Principles.
* MS Office Skills.
* Site Manager Safety Training Scheme (or Site Supervisor) SMSTS.
* PTS.
* Experience working on multi-discipline projects.
* Understanding of Risk Assessments and Risk-Based approach including CDM/CSM and HAZIDs.
* Decisive and sense of responsibility.
* Supervision skills.
* Evidence of delivering works as Test and Commissioning Manager and understanding multi-discipline projects.
* Management of programme activities delivering on time and budget with a view on affordability and value at all times.
We offer you:
* A varied, responsible and challenging position.
* An open, dynamically growing international business environment.
* The opportunity to actively participate in the development of the company.
If you are interested in this role, have the drive, ambition, and relevant experience and skills to join this fast-paced team.
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