Commissioning Manager

Contracts Consultancy Ltd; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Contracts Consultancy Ltd. is recruiting a Commissioning Manager to oversee commissioning and handover of major office projects.

You will work within the Estates Asset Management team to ensure building systems are tested, operational and ready for facilities management handover. Ideal candidates have strong M&E engineering or building services experience in large commercial offices, with a track record in testing, faults resolution and handover processes.

Qualifications

• Strong background in M&E engineering or building services.
• Experience commissioning and testing building systems in large commercial offices.
• Experience handing over buildings from construction to facilities management.

Responsibilities

• Review commissioning plans, procedures and test scripts for building systems.
• Witness commissioning activities and ensure systems meet required standards.
• Identify faults and coordinate with contractors to resolve them.
• Support handover of building services to Facilities Management.
• Review operation manuals, commissioning records and compliance docs.
• Ensure HVAC and electrical systems are safe and compliant for ongoing maintenance.
• Collaborate with contractors and multidisciplinary teams to enable a smooth handover.

Skills

M&E engineering

Building services

Contract management

Strong communication

Education

HNC/HND or degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Building Services Engineering

Tools

BIM360

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Dalux

CxAlloy

Job description

Commissioning Manager

Location: Sheffield, Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle, Blackpool or Glasgow

Contract: ASAP until 31 March 2027 Working Arrangement: Hybrid, 3 days in the office

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Commissioning Specialist to support a public sector organisation with the commissioning and handover of new-build and refurbished office buildings. Working as part of the Estates Asset Management team, you will help ensure that building systems are fully tested, operational and ready to be handed over to Facilities Management for ongoing maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• Review commissioning plans, procedures and test scripts for building systems.
• Witness commissioning activities and ensure systems meet the required standards.
• Identify faults, defects and issues, working with contractors to ensure these are resolved.
• Support the handover of building services from construction into Facilities Management.
• Review operation and maintenance manuals, commissioning records and compliance documentation.
• Ensure mechanical and electrical systems are safe, compliant and ready for ongoing maintenance.
• Work with contractors and multidisciplinary teams to support a smooth handover process.

Essential Experience

• Strong background in Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) engineering, building services engineering or technical Facilities Management.
• Experience commissioning and testing building systems within large commercial office buildings.
• Experience supporting the handover of new-build or refurbished buildings.
• Knowledge of HVAC systems and electrical infrastructure.
• Experience managing defects, snagging and fault resolution.
• Understanding of statutory compliance and relevant engineering standards.
• Experience reviewing commissioning records, technical specifications and maintenance documentation.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with contractors and other stakeholders.

Desirable Experience

• Experience with Building Management Systems (BMS), fire safety systems and emergency lighting.
• Experience with integrated systems testing and seasonal commissioning.
• Familiarity with digital commissioning and construction platforms such as BIM360, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Dalux or CxAlloy.
• A relevant engineering qualification, such as an HNC, HND or degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.

Additional Information

• Candidates will need to meet the relevant BPSS and DBS requirements. If you have the relevant commissioning and building services experience and are interested in this opportunity, please apply with your latest CV