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Commissioning Manager

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Job Title: Commissioning Manager - Contract Position

Location: Liverpool
Employment Type: Full-Time Contract
Project: Major Petrochemical Development Project
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Length: 3 Months (with potential extension)
IR35 Status: Outside IR35

About the Role:

We are currently seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager to lead critical-stage commissioning activities on a major petrochemical project based in Liverpool. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong technical expertise and coordination across multiple stakeholders to ensure safe and efficient commissioning of mechanical and process systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the planning and execution of commissioning activities from mechanical completion through to system handover.
Coordinate with EPC contractors, vendors, and internal engineering and operations teams.
Ensure all commissioning work is carried out in compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
Manage documentation, punch lists, and system readiness for handover.Requirements:

Degree in Process Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
Proven experience in commissioning within petrochemical or related process industries.
Strong process mechanical bias, including piping systems, rotating equipment, and process plant operations.
Familiarity with relevant industry standards (e.g., API, ASME, IEC).
Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.What's on Offer:

Outside IR35 contract engagement.
Competitive market rates, based on experience.
Immediate start with a 3-month contract duration.To Apply:
Please send your latest CV to to be considered and to discuss the opportunity in more detail.

Please click to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement.

To find out more about Progressive please visit

Progressive Recruitment, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC(phone number removed) England and Wales

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