Installation & Commissioning Manager

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GE’s Power Conversion & Storage business, part of GE Vernova, provides electrification systems that are critical to customers’ power and energy needs for high‑performance applications. We work with leading energy, maritime, and industrial organisations to enable a transition to energy efficiency and decarbonisation through specialist motors, drives and control technologies.

• Budget Management & Financial Oversight:
  • Monitor, control and manage installation and commissioning budgets throughout the preparation phase.
  • Develop comprehensive cost estimates for equipment, labour, logistics and contractor services.
  • Implement financial controls and budget‑tracking systems in accordance with company guidelines.
  • Support cost‑optimisation initiatives and efficiency improvement plans in collaboration with other business units.
• ITO/Sales Team Collaboration & Estimating:
  • Work closely with ITO and Sales teams to develop accurate installation and commissioning estimates for customer proposals.
  • Provide technical expertise and cost analysis to support the sales process with realistic timelines and resource requirements.
  • Translate customer requirements into detailed cost breakdowns and support bid preparation with subcontractor estimates.
  • Review and validate installation scope definitions to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • Participate in customer meetings to explain methodology, timelines and cost justifications.
• Resource Coordination & Planning:
  • Coordinate multidiscipline engineering teams specialising in power systems, automation, control and mechanical integration.
  • Organise resource allocation and scheduling to meet customer, contract, quality and regulatory requirements.
  • Oversee procurement planning for equipment, tools and commissioning resources.
  • Arrange training and certification requirements for engineering teams before deployment.
• Subcontractor & Third‑Party Coordination:
  • Develop and maintain relationships with qualified subcontractors and third‑party providers.
  • Create accurate subcontractor estimates for specialised services and evaluate their cost competitiveness.
  • Coordinate with third parties during the estimating phase to ensure accurate pricing and scope definition.
  • Establish preferred contractor frameworks to streamline the estimating process.
• Technical Preparation & Documentation:
  • Oversee technical documentation, risk management processes and design reviews during preparation phases.
  • Develop detailed installation and commissioning procedures, testing protocols and performance validation methods.
  • Coordinate with engineering teams to finalise system specifications and commissioning requirements.
  • Establish quality and change‑control systems for execution activities.
• Engineering Coordination & Support:
  • Provide technical leadership, advice and assistance to multidisciplinary engineering teams.
  • Support the Service Engineering Manager in planning and progressing all installation‑related activities.
  • Coordinate with customers, suppliers and third parties during preparation phases.
  • Oversee contract negotiations and vendor selection processes for services.
• Specialisation Areas: Marine Offshore, Naval, Power Systems, Switchboard/Protection, Level‑2/Substation Automation – responsible for budgeting and resource coordination for each domain.

• Essential Requirements:
  • Experience in an engineering leadership environment, particularly in installation and commissioning roles.
  • Experience in application engineering within power engineering, electrical drive systems, grid‑connected systems and automation.
  • Proven experience in specifying and costing components such as drives, motors, transformers and switchboards.
  • Experience in design and system integration for complex multi‑disciplinary installations.
• Sales Support & Estimating Expertise:
  • Strong background in technical sales support and bid preparation.
  • Experience working with Sales and ITO teams to develop competitive and accurate proposals.
  • Knowledge of subcontractor markets and third‑party service provider capabilities.
  • Understanding of customer requirements translation into technical…