Testing and Commissioning Manager

Role Summary

The Testing & Commissioning Manager shall lead and manage all Testing & Commissioning (T&C) activities for infrastructure utilities support facilities and assets within the SILZ programme. The role shall ensure all systems are commissioned safely integrated effectively and handed over in accordance with the Project Execution Plan applicable aviation regulations contractual requirements and international best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Testing & Commissioning Leadership: Develop implement and manage the overall Testing & Commissioning Strategy Commissioning Management Plan Integrated Commissioning Schedule and asset readiness programme covering infrastructure utilities buildings and specialist systems throughout the project lifecycle.
• PMCA and Client Coordination: Act as the primary Testing & Commissioning representative for the PMCA coordinating with SILZ contractors design consultants operators and end users to ensure successful delivery of all commissioning and handover activities.
• Authority and Stakeholder Interface: Coordinate all Testing & Commissioning activities with regulatory authorities and stakeholders including SILZ PMCA Matarat GACA utility providers Civil Defence and other statutory authorities ensuring all approvals inspections permits certifications and operational acceptance requirements are achieved.
• Integrated Systems Testing: Lead multidisciplinary commissioning of civil infrastructure roads utility networks buildings MEP systems ICT ELV security systems SCADA BMS fire protection systems pumping stations substations and other specialist airport support systems to ensure successful integrated systems operation.
• Commissioning Readiness and Technical Assurance: Establish commissioning readiness gates verify construction completion monitor pre-commissioning activities oversee Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) Integrated Systems Testing (IST) performance testing and operational trials prior to handover.
• Interface and Issue Resolution: Manage commissioning interfaces across multiple contractors and work packages proactively resolving technical issues deficiencies punch lists and commissioning constraints to minimize programme impacts and facilitate phased asset completion.
• Operational Readiness and Handover: Lead the preparation verification and acceptance of commissioning dossiers O&M manuals asset registers warranties as-built documentation operator training and handover packages to support Taking-Over Certificates (TOC) Operational Acceptance and Final Completion.
• Quality Compliance and Reporting: Ensure all Testing & Commissioning activities comply with project specifications applicable Saudi Codes GACA regulations NFPA IEC ASHRAE British Standards manufacturer requirements and international commissioning best practices. Provide regular commissioning progress reports risk assessments and performance dashboards to SILZ and the PMCA.

Qualifications :

Minimum Experience

• Minimum 15 years of professional experience in Testing & Commissioning of major infrastructure airport mixed-use industrial or mega development projects.
• Minimum 8 years in a senior leadership or managerial Testing & Commissioning role.
• Demonstrated experience managing commissioning for both horizontal infrastructure (roads utilities substations pumping stations ICT networks utility corridors) and vertical buildings (commercial aviation support industrial or institutional facilities).
• Proven experience coordinating with airport authorities government agencies utility providers and multiple contractors on complex multidisciplinary projects.
• Previous experience on aviation airport giga-project or large-scale mixed-use developments is highly desirable.
• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Electrical Civil or relevant Engineering discipline. Professional Engineer registration or equivalent is preferred.

Technical & Managerial Competencies

• Thorough knowledge of Testing & Commissioning principles integrated systems testing operational readiness and asset handover.
• Strong understanding of international industry standards including ISO 9001 ISO 55001 ISO 19650 ASHRAE Commissioning Guidelines NFPA IEC BS EN and relevant GACA and Saudi regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated capability in commissioning programme management interface management risk management and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Proficient in reviewing Commissioning Plans Method Statements Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) FAT/SAT procedures Integrated Systems Testing protocols and Operational Readiness Plans.
• Strong leadership stakeholder engagement negotiation technical decision-making and problem-solving skills within complex multi-contractor environments.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills with experience presenting technical matters to executive management PMCA SILZ Matarat GACA and other regulatory stakeholders.

Additional Information :

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time