Deputy Completion Manager

Company: First Recruitment Group
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Location: Lowestoft
Job Description:

Play a pivotal role in the successful handover of major offshore energy assets while driving quality, safety and commissioning excellence.

Our Client has a requirement for an Offshore Wind Deputy Completion Manager, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Lowestoft – 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off rotation.

Role Purpose:

  • Support the Completion Manager in overseeing completion, commissioning and handover activities across major infrastructure assets.
  • Ensure systems and work packages are delivered safely, on schedule and in compliance with applicable regulations and standards.
  • Drive quality, safety and operational readiness throughout the completion and commissioning phases.
  • Facilitate successful system handover to operations teams.
  • Support the management of project completion processes, documentation and stakeholder coordination.

Job Role Responsibilities:

  • Support the Completion Manager in leading mechanical completion and commissioning activities across major project assets.
  • Manage the implementation and tracking of the Completion Management System (CMS), ensuring accurate status reporting, document control, punch list management and system readiness for handover.
  • Coordinate with contractors, commissioning teams, package managers and project stakeholders to ensure alignment and progress.
  • Monitor commissioning and completion milestones, proactively identifying and resolving issues to prevent delays.
  • Ensure all activities are delivered in compliance with UK HSE legislation, CDM Regulations, project-specific safety plans and company safety policies.
  • Lead and participate in system walkdowns, punch list closeout activities and readiness-for-operations reviews.
  • Prepare, review and oversee completion and commissioning dossiers, handover certificates and final documentation packages.
  • Deputise for the Completion Manager when required, representing the completion function at project meetings and operational activities.
  • Promote a strong safety culture and support continuous improvement initiatives across completion processes.

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:Essential:

  • Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Marine or similar discipline) or equivalent relevant experience.
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in offshore wind, oil & gas or large infrastructure project completion and commissioning environments.
  • Experience working on UK-based offshore or large-scale infrastructure projects.
  • Strong understanding of UK CDM Regulations, offshore construction standards and completion management best practices.
  • Proficiency in Completion Management Systems such as PIMS, MCPlus, GoCompletions or similar platforms.
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple workstreams and prioritise project deliverables effectively.
  • Right to work in the UK.

Desirable:

  • Experience delivering completion and commissioning activities on major renewable energy or infrastructure projects.
  • Offshore certifications including GWO Basic Safety Training (BST), HUET, BOSIET and Chester Step Test.

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Posted: September 22nd, 2026