What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hand Over & Commissioning Manager position at The University of Manchester?
The University of Manchester Project Group are seeking to appoint a Handover & Commissioning Manager to bridge the gap between building construction and building operation.
The Handover & Commissioning Manager will be responsible for providing leadership and management for the seamless transition of a variety of construction projects from completion of the building work to client use.
The Handover & Commissioning Manager will be client focused and act as the main point of contact between client, project team and contractor to ensure that completed projects are made operational in a timely manner. Ensuring commissioning is completed, handover of operational manuals to the maintenance team and resolving any defects during the projects defect liability period will be required.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual that’s looking to advance their career, in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment and drive transformational change in how projects are handed over and commissioned.
We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced construction professional with an established track record of overseeing handover activities on capital construction projects on behalf of the client. We are looking for someone to :
- Provide leadership of handover / commissioning management of a number of complex construction projects.
- Lead on the initiation, planning and development of a handover and commissioning strategy.
- Prepare suitable training plans to meet individual stakeholder needs.
- Plan and lead the formal handover of completed construction projects to the users.
- Provide support and assistance during the initial periods of occupation, including managing the rectification of any defects.
- Manage the collation of information for the O&M manuals, ensuring its completeness and accuracy and handover to maintenance teams in a timely manner.
- Monitor industry trends and best practices to ensure continuous improvement in service delivery.
As an ideal candidate you will have :
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