YTL Construction

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Commissioning Strategy Manager (with water sector experience) to join YTL Construction (Infrastructure).

You will be responsible for developing a strategy for delivering the commissioning of AMP8 capital schemes,  on internal and X12 contracts,  and developing a mechanism to work with external D&B contractors.

What you'll do

You will work alongside our ‘Delivery' function where you will proactively develop a commissioning strategy for externally delivered schemes,  and work with internal Project Management teams to ensure the Commissioning Team are meeting the needs of the business.

You will lead, develop and expand the Commissioning Team to ensure the safeguarding of water and wastewater quality standards on all active commissioning sites.

You will be instrumental in:

• developing a procedure to ensure commissioning plans are produced to an acceptable quality and in line with the agreed standards.
• developing a resource plan and actively managing resources in line with the current delivery programme.
• providing clear direction, guidance and support for the team from technical and wellbeing perspectives.
• continuing the development of Standard Commissioning Procedures (SCPs) using the technical expertise of the team.
• ensuring the SCPs are adhered to during on-site commissioning.
• regularly reporting project completion progress (at a programme level) to the wider business.
• providing support and developing training to mitigate the risk of pollution events during commissioning.
• ensuring the training supplied to the team is relevant.
• liaising with stakeholders from both Wessex Water and YTL Construction (Infrastructure).
• providing an overview of all projects within the commissioning stage.
• developing standard procedures, and continuous improvement of existing processes.
• working with our capital delivery partners, including both construction and consultants.

You will have the senior members of the team reporting directly to you, with around 20 other indirect reports.  These include staff engineers, graduates technicians through to senior and principal engineers along with agency technician and engineers.

It is predicted that the team will grow by up to 50% in the next 3 years to meet the demands of the AMP8 programme.

What you'll need

In this important role, you will have extensively worked within commissioning and will have worked at a management level.

Management, collaboration (both internal and external) and influencing skills are an essential part of this role, particularly positively changing cultural mindset. 
 
You will have robust experience of the commissioning process as applicable to the UK water sector, an understanding of water and wastewater treatment processes, and proven management skills of leading a diverse team of remote working individuals.

You will be degree qualified in a relevant engineering field and will hold an industry recognised management and leadership qualification, or an equivalent level of experience.

What you'll receive

• Total pension contributions up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days' holiday and sell up to five every year.
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• A new electric car in exchange for part of your gross salary, subject to conditions.
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• An interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone to work for us.

Who we are

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:

• Wessex Water – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West.
• YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350-acre former airfield into an award winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants, and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community.
• YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy, and environmental sectors.
• YTL Arena – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 19,000-capacity arena, conferencing, and exhibition space.
• Plus a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us.  You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.  We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. 

We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.  If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our recruitment team.