Commissioning and Adoption Manager

2 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Vattenfall GmbH Full time
Job Description

Main Purpose of role

The Commissioning and Adoption Manager will lead the adoption process on multiple district heating and cooling projects across the London Region. The role will verify assets in the project installation and commissioning stages, ensuring the assets meet Vattenfall's quality, safety, and operational requirements. The role will be a critical input from early project stages, steering designs to set up for success in later commissioning phases, and inputting into construction plans to ensure appropriate consideration has been made for the handover of assets to Vattenfall. Here you will develop and implement procedures to manage the adoption of new heating and cooling assets and networks from external developers and internal project teams.

The Commissioning and Adoption Manager reports to the Head of Delivery and Operations. This role is both outward and inward facing. Internally, you will work in matrix project teams with colleagues from commercial, engineering, customer operations, and asset management functions. The role will be externally facing to our service providers, contractors and client's. You will work with and advise external developer teams, including 3rd party consultants and designers, and Vattenfall's own major project teams. You will evaluate existing operational networks and assets against Vattenfall's installation and commissioning standards.

You will have the benefit of connecting and building relationships across the Nordic heat businesses, and the wider UK heat industry. There will be opportunities for you to contribute and enhance the delivery practices and performance of the Heat UK business, in line with our strong promotion of continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities / Duties

  • Asset receiver in the transition from Design to Construction, and from Construction to Operation.
  • Working with the Customer Operations Manager, co-ordinate onboarding of new customers, and working with the Operations Manager, co-ordinate onboarding of new assets
  • Provide inputs at the design stages by communicating clear operational and performance requirements.
  • Participate as operational authority in HAZID and HAZOP workshops.
  • Develop, deliver and manage commissioning plans and strategies.
  • Validate and confirm commissioning acceptance criteria.
  • Co-ordinate activities and communications with the matrix project team on asset commissioning activities to successfully adopt assets into operation.
  • Complete on site witnessing of the assets during installation and commissioning phases, confirming asset quality and installation is as per requirements.
  • Complete any asset evaluation that supports network acquisition activity.
  • Reinforce robust health and safety practices to achieve operationally ready assets.
  • Asset installation and commissioning risk identification and resolution.
  • Provide high standards of information communication making sure nobody is left behind or missing critical information.
  • Establish and enhance internal and external stakeholder relationships at every level of organisation structure.
  • Manage any regional specialist commissioning contractors to ensure snags are closed off prior to operations.
  • Conduct post-adoption follow-ups, reviews and lessons learnt for continual improvement and closure of any onboarded snags.
Qualifications

Knowledge and Skills

  • Knowledge and experience of adopting assets; the processes and risks associated with process safety, the construction, commissioning, and operations and maintenance of plant and equipment.
  • Good knowledge of relevant legislation and supporting regulations, including, CDM, DSEAR, PSSR, PUWER, LOLER, COSHH, L8, etc.
  • Experience of HAZID, HAZOP processes.
  • Experience of interpreting technical design information
  • Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal and influencing skills with the ability to build rapport and take a diplomatic approach with colleagues and contractors.
  • Experience working with asset management tools and are comfortable with digital technology.
  • Excellent analytical and problem solving skills required to assess and resolve issues with strong attention to detail.
  • Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise and manage conflicting deadlines.
  • Experience of leading and managing people through challenging situations.
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
  • Competence with Office 365 suite
  • Experience working in the district heating and/or building services sector.
  • Experiences of having to adapt to various internal and external changes which lead to uncertainty.
  • Experience of managing multiple external stakeholders with various needs and requirements simultaneously.
  • Evidence of working successfully cross-functional with various areas of the business to achieve the aims of the project.
  • Strong time management skills.
  • Negotiating skills, willingness to compromise and persuasiveness.
Additional Information

Our offer
Good remuneration, a challenging and international work environment, and the possibility to work with some of the best in the field. You will be working in interdisciplinary teams and you can always count on support from committed colleagues. We offer attractive employment conditions and opportunities for personal and professional development.

More Information
We welcome your application in English, no later than, We kindly request that you do not send applications by any means other than via our website as we cannot guarantee that we will be able to process applications that are not made via our website. For more information about the recruitment process you are welcome to contact our recruiter Adam Hammond /

At Vattenfall we are convinced that diversity contributes to build a more profitable and attractive company and we strive to be good role model regarding diversity. Vattenfall works actively for all employees to have the same opportunities and rights regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, transgender identity or expression, religion or other belief, disability or sexual orientation.

We look forward to receiving your application
Company Description

Vattenfall is a European energy company with approximately employees. For more than 100 years we have electrified industries, supplied energy to people's homes and modernized our way of living through innovation and cooperation. We now want to make fossil-free living possible within one generation. To be able to reach this ambitious goal we are looking for talented individuals who, in addition to their passion for their own role, also have strong team spirit and want to contribute to supporting a meaningful corporate mission.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Vattenfall Full time

    Job DescriptionMain Purpose of roleThe Commissioning and Adoption Manager will lead the adoption process on multiple district heating and cooling projects across the London Region. The role will verify assets in the project installation and commissioning stages, ensuring the assets meet Vattenfall's quality, safety, and operational requirements. The role...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Vattenfall Full time

    Job DescriptionMain Purpose of roleThe Commissioning and Adoption Manager will lead the adoption process on multiple district heating and cooling projects across the London Region. The role will verify assets in the project installation and commissioning stages, ensuring the assets meet Vattenfall's quality, safety, and operational requirements. The role...

  • Commissioning Manager

    2 weeks ago


    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Global Commissioning Full time

    Commissioning Manager Are you the right applicant for this opportunity Find out by reading through the role overview below.About us: Global Commissioning Limited is a privately owned consultancy, with our Head Office based in the UK. We offer commissioning management and validation services to project developers and operators, ensuring they receive a fully...

  • Commission Manager

    2 weeks ago


    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Vattenfall GmbH Full time

    The Commissioning and Adoption Manager will lead the adoption process on multiple district heating and cooling projects across the London Region. The role will verify assets in the project installation and commissioning stages, ensuring the assets meet Vattenfall's quality, safety, and operational requirements. The role will be a critical input from early...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom CMS UK Full time

    CMS are recruiting for an experienced Technology Adoption Manager to join our London team.In this role you will work with the Senior Technology Adoption and Business Improvement Manager, Head of Adoption and Business Improvement and Key Stakeholders to develop adoption strategies for new ways of working, new technology, underutilised technology,and CMS...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Fawkes and Reece Full time

    Senior Commissioning Manager – Environment – Major Water Framework covering Hampshire & West Sussex Role overview: An opportunity has arisen for an Senior Commissioning Manager to join a major Tier 1 Contractor who is delivering vital water sector infrastructure upgrades in Southern England. The Senior Commissioning Manager plays a pivotal role in...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom PACT (Parents and Children Together) Full time

    Fixed term appointment for up to 12 months. Full time post, 37 hours per week. Based in London with hybrid working arrangements. The role provides service delivery with regular travel in the London Boroughs.Salary range: £39,434 to £48,198 per annum, plus £3,299 per annum location allowanceAt Parents And Children Together (PACT) we are genuinely...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom ARCA Resourcing Full time

    SENIOR COMMISSIONING MANAGER (RENEWABLE ENERGY, INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL) Roles: COMMISSIONING MANAGER (RENEWABLE ENERGY) Location: London or remote Salary: £Competitive salary plus Car, Bonus, Pension Key Skills: Solar, Wind, BESS (Battery Energy Storage System), Energy Management Systems, Battery Energy Storage, Electric Vehicle charging, Distributed...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Incite Insight Full time

    IT Adoption SpecialistPurposeThe IT Adoption Specialist will support the Head of IT Projects and Programme Delivery Manager in a broad range of activities aligned to relevant projects delivering IT services. Their focus will be on user adoption and training for collaboration and communication tools and services. This will include the preparation of training...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Oracle Full time

    Cloud Adoption is an organization within our Technology Cloud Engineering (TCE) group, having the mission to increase customer consumption growth by driving fast activation, nurturing an efficient ramp up and removing technical barriers.Applying for this role is straight forward Scroll down and click on Apply to be considered for this position.Aligned to a...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom PACT (Parents and Children Together) Full time

    Job descriptionPart time permanent post, 18.5 hours per weekBased in Vauxhall, London or Reading with hybrid working arrangements in place to accommodate both office and home working.Flexible working arrangements available within Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm and including evening working on Tuesdays (to 8pm) and weekend working on Saturdays (10am to...

  • Commissioning Editor

    2 weeks ago


    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Taylor and Francis Full time

    Company DescriptionInforma is a leading academic publishing, business intelligence, knowledge, and events business, creating unique content and connectivity for customers all over the world. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a member of the FTSE 100.Taylor & Francis is one of the world's largest publishers of high-quality, peer reviewed...

  • Commissioning Manager

    2 weeks ago


    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Aylin White Full time

    CONTRACT ROLE - OUTSIDE IR35This Commissioning Consultancy are looking for a Commissioning Manager to join them on a commercial extension project in East London on a contract basis.THE COMPANYA small, close-knit commissioning consultancy founded in 2010They are working on a range of projects including data centres, hospitals, healthcare projects and...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Linklaters Full time

    About LinklatersLinklaters are a people business. Being best in class in the eyes of our clients means that our people must be exceptional.We look not only for brilliant minds, but for people who will thrive in our environment: people who love working collaboratively and demonstrate the innovative, efficient, agile, entrepreneurial and responsible mind-set...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Linklaters Full time

    About LinklatersLinklaters are a people business. Being best in class in the eyes of our clients means that our people must be exceptional.We look not only for brilliant minds, but for people who will thrive in our environment: people who love working collaboratively and demonstrate the innovative, efficient, agile, entrepreneurial and responsible mind-set...

  • Commission Specialist

    2 weeks ago


    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Primis Full time

    Job title: Commissions and Benefits Specialist Industry: TechnologyType of Role: ContractLength of Contract: 6 monthsDaily Rate: £300 - £450 per day (Outside IR35) **Dependant experience**Location: Fully RemoteThe Role:Propose and implement a new sales commission scheme.Propose and implement new bonus schemes – including scheme design, eligibility review...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Assystem, Switch On Full time

    Company DescriptionAssystem is an international company with one mission: accelerate the energy transition around the world.Every day, our 6,500 switchers located in 12 countries (Europe, Middle East, Pacific Asia & Africa) connect their six thousand billion neurons to tackle the task of the century: switching to low-carbon energy.We are a collective...

  • Commissioning Manager

    2 weeks ago


    London, Greater London, United Kingdom MWH Treatment Full time

    We are looking to strengthen our Construction teams in both Advance Plus and Northern Ireland with a Regional Commissioning Manager, to support the mobilisation for AMP 8 in Advance Plus and the establishment of a team in Northern Ireland. This post is interim but expected to lead on to a permanent post in one or other region. You will report directly to...

  • Commissioning Manager

    2 weeks ago


    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Aylin White Full time

    OUTSIDE IR35 - ACCOMMODATION PROVIDED IF NOT BASED LOCALLYIs this the role you are looking for If so read on for more details, and make sure to apply today.This building services consultancy is looking for a Commissioning Manager for their Data Centre projects in London and Peterborough.THE COMPANYA building services consultancy well established within the...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Bennett And Game Recruitment Full time

    Senior Commissioning Engineer required for our client; a leading specialist in smoke ventilation, with over 30 years' experience in the industry, providing installation and maintenance. Due to expansion, they are looking to hire an experienced Senior Commissioning Engineer to join their team based in the Hertfordshire area. You will be covering works...