Process Commissioning Manager

Develop and implement a business wide process commissioning strategy for non infrastructure projects, aligned to Avove’s values, safety culture and client expectations.

Define and own Avove’s process commissioning systems, standards, templates and safe systems of work.

Act as the technical authority for process commissioning, providing assurance and escalation support for complex technical or water quality issues.

Lead commissioning planning from early design stages, influencing buildability, operability, risk reduction and whole life performance.

Oversee water quality compliance, sampling strategies, performance testing and regulatory readiness.

Work closely with the Principal Process Engineer and design teams to ensure design intent is commissionable, operable and compliant with water/wastewater quality standards.

Act as the senior commissioning interface with clients, regulators, operational teams and internal stakeholders.

Support bids, early contractor involvement and framework mobilisation with commissioning strategy and resourcing input.

Ensure commissioning documentation and evidence are robust, auditable and compliant with client and regulatory requirements.

Experience in process commissioning within the water or wastewater sector, ideally in non infrastructure or complex treatment environments.

Strong understanding of the full project lifecycle — from concept and design through delivery, commissioning and operational readiness.

Deep technical knowledge of treatment processes, water quality standards, sampling regimes, chemical dosing, hydraulics and performance optimisation

Proven ability to work autonomously, set direction and build systems where none previously existed.

Experience developing people, training frameworks or technical capability within an engineering or commissioning environment.