Location: Bournemouth
Duration: September 2026 – December 2026
Contract: Freelance / Contract
Rate: Competitive Day Rate (DOE)
Start: September 2026
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Commissioning Manager to join a major hospital project in Bournemouth.
This is an excellent opportunity to join an established M&E contractor on a large-scale healthcare development, taking responsibility for the planning, coordination and delivery of all mechanical commissioning activities through to successful handover.
The role will be site-based and will suit someone with a strong background in mechanical building services commissioning, ideally within healthcare, acute hospital or other technically complex environments.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage the mechanical commissioning process across the project.
* Develop, monitor and drive the commissioning programme.
* Coordinate commissioning activities with subcontractors, specialist suppliers, consultants and client representatives.
* Chair commissioning meetings and provide regular progress updates.
* Ensure all systems are commissioned in line with project specifications, quality standards and programme requirements.
* Manage commissioning documentation, testing procedures and handover packs.
* Identify and resolve commissioning issues to maintain project delivery milestones.
* Work closely with project management and construction teams to achieve successful completion and handover.
Requirements
* Proven experience working as a Mechanical Commissioning Manager within the building services or M&E sector.
* Previous experience delivering healthcare, hospital, pharmaceutical, data centre or other complex MEP projects would be advantageous.
* Strong understanding of HVAC, ventilation, chilled water, heating and associated mechanical systems.
* Experience managing commissioning programmes and coordinating multiple stakeholders.
* Ability to lead meetings, drive progress and manage commissioning activities through to completion.
* Excellent communication and organisational skills.
* Relevant industry qualifications and CSCS card.
What's on Offer
* Long-term contract on a flagship healthcare project.
* Opportunity to work with a well-established M&E contractor.
* Immediate involvement in the commissioning and project completion phase.
* Competitive day rate available.
If you are an experienced Mechanical Commissioning Manager looking for your next contract opportunity in Bournemouth, we would be keen to hear from you
Salary description
£350.00 - £450.00 per day