Commissioning Director & Systems Testing Leader

HDR, Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. seeks a Technical Director, Commissioning in the UK to lead strategic direction for Commissioning Management, Operational Readiness and IST services across market sectors.

The role oversees technical governance, quality assurance and client engagement, with emphasis on delivering safe, innovative and high-impact commissioning outcomes. Qualified candidates will typically have 15+ years in commissioning/engineering, a CEng or equivalent, and a track record leading multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Building Services or a related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent recognised professional qualification.
• Minimum 15 years' experience in commissioning, consulting engineering or operational readiness.
• Experience leading large-scale commissioning programmes and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and technical governance for Commissioning across sectors.
• Lead development and continuous improvement of commissioning methodologies and governance.
• Ensure technical excellence and quality assurance in project delivery.
• Support business growth through client engagement and opportunity pursuit.
• Champion digital transformation within commissioning services.
• Develop Operational Readiness, IST and Building Performance Validation services.
• Mentor commissioning professionals and oversee major/high-risk projects.
• Represent HDR externally through professional bodies and client forums.
• Align commissioning strategy, delivery and resources with business objectives.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Commissioning management

Operational readiness

IST methodologies

Stakeholder management

Data centre experience

Chartered Engineer

Education

Degree in Engineering or Building Services

Job description

HDR, Inc. seeks a Technical Director, Commissioning in the UK to lead strategic direction for Commissioning Management, Operational Readiness and IST services across market sectors.

The role oversees technical governance, quality assurance and client engagement, with emphasis on delivering safe, innovative and high-impact commissioning outcomes. Qualified candidates will typically have 15+ years in commissioning/engineering, a CEng or equivalent, and a track record leading multidisciplinary