Senior Manager - Construction and commissioning

Do you want to solve tough challenges for the global energy industry?

At Aker Solutions we are changemakers with nearly 200 years of experience, committed to helping the energy industry #PowerTheChange towards a net-zero future. We are driven by collaboration and curiosity, building tomorrow’s technological solutions today!

What will you be doing?

Role Overview

The Head of Construction & Commissioning (C&C) is accountable for leading a multi-disciplinary function across the UK Life Cycle portfolio, setting the strategy, direction, and performance standards for construction and commissioning delivery.Operating at I-Low level, the role is responsible for shaping and executing functional strategy, managing resources and capability at scale, and ensuring alignment with broader business objectives.The position requires strong leadership through others, influencing senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams to deliver safe, predictable, and commercially effective outcomes in an increasingly complex environment.

Functional Leadership – Strategy, Direction & Accountability

Define and execute the Construction & Commissioning functional strategy aligned to business objectives. Lead a multi-disciplinary team of managers and specialists, setting expectations for performance. Establish a scalable operating model and take accountability for functional performance, resources, and cost control. Influence senior stakeholders to deliver business outcomes.

Portfolio Leadership – Delivering Through the Organisation

Provide senior leadership oversight across the portfolio, ensuring alignment to strategy and performance expectations. Support Project Directors and intervene at a strategic level on key issues. Manage competing priorities and ensure coordination across multiple projects and assets.

HSE & Quality – Leadership Ownership

Lead a culture of safety, compliance, and accountability. Ensure leadership ownership of HSE and quality expectations and maintain oversight of regulatory compliance and performance standards.

Commissioning & System Completion – Performance & Integration

Ensure commissioning is embedded in delivery strategy. Drive improvements in system completion and handover quality and address systemic performance challenges across the portfolio.

Resource & Capability – Organisational Leadership

Lead workforce planning and resource allocation. Develop organisational capability through coaching and leadership. Build a high-performing, flexible organisation and ensure strong talent management and succession planning.

Commercial & Risk – Functional Accountability

Own financial and cost performance for the function. Ensure alignment with commercial strategy and manage risks across projects. Support complex decision-making impacting delivery.

Stakeholder & Client Leadership – Influence & Alignment

Influence senior stakeholders and act as a credible client interface. Build strong cross-functional collaboration and communicate a clear vision and direction.

Continuous Improvement – Driving Organisational Performance

Lead continuous improvement initiatives and embed lessons learned into practice. Promote innovation and ensure adaptability to evolving business needs.

Accountabilities

Functional performance and alignment to strategy. Delivery of integrated outcomes across projects. Effective resource and cost management. Contribution to organisational performance and client satisfaction.

We think you should have:

Key Competencies

Strategic leadership, multi-disciplinary team leadership, stakeholder influence, organisational performance management, commercial awareness, and ability to manage complexity.

What we offer:

At Aker Solutions we are committed to creating an enjoyable, rewarding, and engaging career where you can thrive. Our aim is to build a long-term mutually beneficial relationship with you, in order to motivate and retain your talent. We offer a variety of global and local initiatives which support your well-being and development, so that you feel valued throughout your career – professionally and personally.

Some of them are:

• Solid pension and insurance coverage: We take care of our employees by offering competitive pension, insurance, and health plans that ensure your well-being today and in the future.
• Well-being: Enjoy access to free fitness facilities, sport groups and equipment rental, and a variety of cabins for rent.
• Remote work flexibility: Work from home up to two days per week, offering you the convenience and work/life balance you need.
• Vibrant Young Professional network: Connect, grow and thrive in our international community, Young Solutioneers.

Apply Now!

If this sounds like your next career move, we would love to hear from you!

If you have questions about the position, feel free to reach out to:

dale.kenny@nesadvantage.com

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Diversity and Inclusion

At Aker Solutions, we foster an environment where everyone can thrive. Diversity fuels creativity and innovation, making it a key competitive advantage. We embrace all aspects of diversity, including disabilities, religion, sexual orientation, and more. We have experience with accommodating various needs and are always open to finding solutions that suit you. We encourage everyone to apply and are here to support you throughout the recruitment process.

This is Aker Solutions

Aker Solutions delivers integrated solutions, products and services to the global energy industry. We enable low-carbon oil and gas production and develop renewable solutions to meet future energy needs. By combining innovative digital solutions and predictable project execution we accelerate the transition to sustainable energy production. Aker Solutions employs approximately 11,800 people in 13 countries.