A leading Tier 1 M&E contractor is seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager to join its project delivery team on one of two flagship developments currently under construction in London.
The successful candidate will be appointed to either a major commercial development in Central London or a prestigious new hospital scheme in South West London, providing the opportunity to focus exclusively on the successful delivery of a single high-profile project.
With an established reputation for delivering technically complex and high-value projects across the UK and Europe, this organisation continues to lead the market within the building services sector. Alongside its current portfolio, the business has secured a substantial pipeline of data centre projects, creating outstanding long-term career opportunities for ambitious commissioning professionals.
The Role:
Reporting to the Project Director, the Commissioning Manager will take overall responsibility for the planning, coordination and execution of all commissioning activities, ensuring systems are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with programme, quality and client requirements.
Working closely with project teams, consultants, specialist subcontractors and client representatives, you will play a key role in achieving successful project completion and handover.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and implement project-specific commissioning strategies and programmes.
* Manage the commissioning process across all mechanical, electrical and public health systems.
* Coordinate commissioning activities between subcontractors, consultants and client stakeholders.
* Monitor progress against key programme milestones and drive commissioning performance.
* Ensure all testing, validation and witnessing activities are completed to required standards.
* Review and manage commissioning documentation, procedures and records.
* Identify and mitigate commissioning risks to support successful project delivery.
* Lead the handover process, ensuring all systems are fully commissioned and operational.
* Maintain the highest standards of health, safety and quality throughout the commissioning phase.
Candidate Requirements:
* Proven experience in a Commissioning Manager position within the M&E or building services sector.
* Strong technical understanding of mechanical and electrical systems and commissioning methodologies.
* Experience delivering large-scale commercial, healthcare, mission-critical or similarly complex construction projects.
* Excellent planning, coordination and stakeholder management skills.
* Strong understanding of commissioning documentation, testing procedures and project handover requirements.
* Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced project environment while maintaining attention to detail.
* Relevant technical qualifications and industry accreditations are advantageous.
The Opportunity:
This position offers the chance to join one of the industry's most respected contractors at a particularly exciting stage of growth. The business has a proven track record of delivering landmark projects and has secured a significant order book of major data centre developments across the UK and Europe.
In return, the successful candidate will benefit from:
* A market-leading salary and benefits package.
* The opportunity to work on prestigious, career-defining projects.
* Long-term job security through a strong pipeline of secured work.
* Clear and structured progression routes into senior management positions.
* Exposure to some of the most technically challenging projects within the construction industry.
* A collaborative and high-performing environment that actively invests in the development of its people.
For commissioning professionals seeking a long-term career with a market-leading contractor, this represents an exceptional opportunity to join a business at the forefront of the M&E industry
Salary description
£80000.00 - £100000.00 per year