Telecommunications Commissioning Supervisor

NES Fircroft is recruiting for an experienced Telecommunications Commissioning Supervisor to support a major project in Antwerp, Belgium.
 
You will take a lead role in the pre-commissioning and commissioning of telecommunications and security systems, ensuring safe execution, successful interface/loop-check completion, and compliant handover to the client.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate telecoms pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.
• Develop and manage loop check, interface test, and commissioning schedules.
• Review and support Vendor/Contractor SAT procedures, documentation, and reporting.
• Supervise contractors, subcontractors, and vendors during SAT, integration testing, and commissioning.
• Create and/or review commissioning test procedures (CTPs) ensuring alignment with specifications, standards, and client requirements.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and coordinate resolution of technical issues across disciplines.
• Manage commissioning documentation including NCRs, punch lists, test results, and handover packs.
• Ensure compliance with HSE, Permit to Work, RAMS, and project procedures.
• Support final acceptance and handover of telecom/security systems to the client.

About You (Skills & Experience)
 

• Proven experience in Telecommunications / Telecoms / Security Systems commissioning on large industrial/energy projects (petrochemical/offshore/industrial highly desirable).
• Strong knowledge of interfaces, loop checks, SAT, and commissioning best practice.
• Comfortable supervising vendors/contractors and coordinating across multiple disciplines.
• Strong documentation discipline (reports, test packs, punch lists, handover).
• Good communication skills and a strong commitment to safety and quality.
• Engineering qualification in Telecommunications / Controls / Electrical (or similar) preferred.

Eligibility / Logistics
 

• On-site role in Antwerp; Belgium/European-based candidates (or those able to work in Belgium for the project duration) are strongly preferred.
• European project experience and previous experience working on major industrial or energy projects would be highly advantageous.

If you have strong Telecommunications commissioning experience and are interested in a long-term project in Belgium, please get in touch.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.