Commissioning Manager

Hill & Hill Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager for a prominent construction company in the UK. The role involves overseeing the commissioning of complex refurbishment projects within healthcare environments, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Candidates should have relevant qualifications in engineering and significant experience in the construction sector. The position offers a competitive salary range of £65,000-£70,000, plus benefits including a car allowance.

Benefits

Pension and benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Supportive, team-oriented culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Commissioning Manager within UK construction, ideally healthcare.
• Relevant qualifications in Building Services, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or Construction Management.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage commissioning plans for building services and specialist systems.
• Oversee commissioning of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life safety systems.
• Ensure compliance with CDM, health & safety, and infection control protocols.

Skills

Experience as a Commissioning Manager

Knowledge of M&E systems

Understanding of health & safety protocols

Strong communication skills

Education

Relevant qualifications in Building Services or Engineering

Tools

SMSTS

CSCS

Job description

Location: Office / Site (60% / 40%) Hertfordshire / London
Salary: GBP65,000 GBP70,000 + GBP5,000 car allowance

Our client, a leading provider of construction and refurbishment services in the UK, is seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager to join their project team. The role involves overseeing commissioning on complex refurbishment and M&E upgrade projects, often within live hospital environments, ensuring all systems are safe, compliant, and fully operational prior to handover.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage commissioning plans for building services and specialist systems.

• Oversee commissioning of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life safety systems in line with HTM, SFG20, and project-specific standards.

• Coordinate with design teams, M&E subcontractors, and client representatives.

• Lead commissioning meetings, witness testing, and manage snagging and defect resolution.

• Ensure compliance with CDM, health & safety, and infection control protocols.

• Manage all commissioning documentation including checklists, test sheets, and O&M manuals.

• Support integration of new systems into existing infrastructure.

• Contribute to project handover and post-completion review.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Commissioning Manager within UK construction, ideally healthcare.

• Strong knowledge of M&E systems, HTMs, CIBSE, and BSRIA guidance.

• Experience in live/occupied environments with awareness of infection prevention.

• Relevant qualifications in Building Services, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or Construction Management.

• SMSTS, CSCS, and health & safety training preferred.

• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationwide.

Personal Qualities:
Self-motivated, adaptable, excellent time management, and strong communication skills.

What s on Offer

• GBP65,000 GBP70,000 + GBP5,000 car allowance

• Pension and benefits package

• Career progression opportunities

• Supportive, team-oriented culture

• Exposure to technically challenging healthcare projects

How to Apply:

This role is being advertised exclusively by us. If you are an experienced Commissioning Manager looking for your next career move, please apply with your CV.