Commissioning Compliance Manager

TXM Recruit; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days holiday

Private healthcare

Pension with 5.5% contribution

Travel expenses covered

Job summary

A well-established services contractor is seeking a mechanically biased Commissioning Compliance Manager in Greater London. This role involves overseeing compliance for mechanical systems, working with project teams to ensure standards are met. Candidates should have over 5 years in Building Services, a strong HVAC background, and understanding of UK regulations. The position offers a competitive salary, private healthcare, and holiday benefits among other perks.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience within the Building Services sector.
• Strong understanding of UK Building Regulations and CIBSE guidelines.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Support compliance and commissionability reviews across all mechanical systems.
• Provide technical support to project teams throughout procurement and construction.
• Conduct site inspections and identify non-compliance or risk areas.
• Coordinate with Electrical Compliance Manager on power-on schedules and dependencies.
• Review TCPs, testing & commissioning certificates and technical submissions.
• Conduct site inspections to identify non-compliance or risk areas.
• Support FAT, witnessing and system demonstrations.
• Witness commissioning activities and secure client sign-off.
• Ensure integrated testing documentation (C&E, power outage tests, Home Office validation).
• Support environmental and specialist testing when required.
• Collate and review final commissioning and test documentation.

Skills

HVAC commissioning

Mechanical project delivery

Ventilation systems

Hydronic systems

Testing and balancing

Public health services

Commissioning procedures and testing

Interpreting mechanical drawings

UK Building Regulations

CIBSE guidelines

BSRIA standards

Education

CSCS Blue Card

CSA Grade 3 or 4

Job description

Commissioning Compliance Manager (Mechanical Bias)

📍 Location: London or Northampton

I’m currently working with a well-established, building services contractor who is looking to appoint a mechanically biased Commissioning Compliance Manager to join their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone from an HVAC commissioning or mechanical project background who is looking to step into a more compliance-focused role.

You’ll be working closely with a Senior Commissioning Compliance Manager, gaining exposure to high-profile projects while building your technical and leadership capability.

The Role

This position will see you supporting the mechanical commissioning compliance function across live projects, ensuring systems are delivered, tested and handed over in line with regulatory and client standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting compliance and commissionability reviews across all mechanical systems
• Providing technical support to project teams throughout procurement and construction
• Assisting in developing and tracking commissioning programmes
• Coordinating with the Electrical Compliance Manager to develop power‑on schedules and identify E-to-M dependencies
• Reviewing technical documentation including TCPs, testing & commissioning certificates and technical submissions
• Conducting site inspections and identifying non‑compliance or risk areas
• Supporting factory acceptance testing (FAT), witnessing and system demonstrations
• Witnessing commissioning activities in line with codes of practice and securing client sign‑off
• Ensuring integrated systems testing documentation is in place (C&E, power outage testing, Home Office validation etc.)
• Supporting environmental and specialist testing where required
• Collating and reviewing final commissioning and test documentation

Although the role is mechanically biased, you’ll need a working understanding of electrical and public health systems.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 5 years’ experience within the Building Services sector
• Background in HVAC commissioning or mechanical project delivery
• Strong understanding of ventilation and hydronic systems
• Knowledge of chilled water, heating, ventilation and public health services
• Familiarity with flushing, cleaning and water treatment processes
• Solid understanding of commissioning procedures, testing and balancing
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings and specifications
• Working knowledge of UK Building Regulations, CIBSE guidelines, BSRIA standards and British Standards

Qualifications

• CSCS Blue Card (minimum)
• CSA Grade 3 or 4 (desirable)

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• 25 days holiday (increasing to 30 with service) + bank holidays
• Private healthcare and life insurance
• Pension with 5.5% employer contribution
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption policies
• Travel expenses covered where applicable