Testing & Commissioning Manager( Airports)

This role involves managing multidisciplinary commissioning activities, ensuring all systems are tested, verified, and handed over in accordance with project requirements, safety standards, and operational readiness criteria. The ideal candidate will have 15 years of experience in testing and commissioning, including large-scale infrastructure, MEP systems, and integrated transport or aviation-related environments.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Develop and implement the Testing & Commissioning Management Plan in line with project delivery strategy and operational readiness goals.

• Define system boundaries, commissioning sequences, interfaces, and milestone criteria across disciplines (MEP, ICT, SCADA, life safety, utilities, etc.).

• Coordinate with design, construction, and QA/QC teams to align commissioning activities with construction and handover schedules.

• Oversee the preparation and execution of commissioning documentation including method statements, test scripts, checklists, and system turnover packages.

• Manage the testing and commissioning process for critical systems such as HVAC, electrical distribution, fire protection, BMS, fuel systems, airfield lighting, water networks, and IT infrastructure.

• Ensure that integrated testing, functional performance testing, and third-party verifications are completed to client specifications.

• Act as the primary point of contact for all T&C activities with contractors, consultants, vendors, airport operators, and authorities.

• Coordinate with OEMs and specialist subcontractors for factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), and system commissioning.

• Facilitate interface alignment between building systems, landside, airside, and terminal facilities.

• Lead the preparation and validation of system turnover packages and operational handover documentation.

• Ensure all commissioning records, as-built data, test certificates, and O&M manuals are properly compiled and submitted.

• Support training, operational readiness (ORAT), and transition to live operations.

• Ensure all testing and commissioning activities comply with HSE requirements, method statements, and risk assessments.

• Monitor and enforce safe energization, live testing, and system integration procedures.

• Address non-conformances and coordinate corrective actions with relevant stakeholders.

What Required Skills You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Services Engineering, or related field.

• Minimum 15 years of experience in testing and commissioning management across infrastructure and MEP-intensive projects.

• Experience with airports, data centers, hospitals, or other critical environments is highly preferred.

• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, life safety, and controls systems.

• Familiarity with commissioning frameworks (CxA, LEED, ISO, ASHRAE Guideline 0, etc.).

• Proven ability to manage integrated testing across complex, multi-system environments.

• Proficient in MS Project, commissioning software/tools, and technical documentation review.

• Excellent leadership, coordination, and communication skills.

• Professional certification such as CxA (Certified Commissioning Authority), PMP, or equivalent.

• Experience working on airfield/aviation projects, including airside systems.

• Familiarity with airport operational readiness (ORAT), SCADA integration, and mission-critical systems.

• Knowledge of BIM 360, Aconex, or commissioning tracking platforms.

• Fluency in Arabic is a plus.