Commissioning Manager

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in engineering services is seeking a Commissioning Manager in London. This role involves ensuring the effective commissioning of engineering systems, managing client commitments, and collaborating with project teams. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, significant experience, and strong leadership skills. Join a culture that values inclusivity and employee ownership while making impactful contributions to projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in project or commissioning management within building services.
• Professional memberships (e.g., CIBSE, ASHRAE) are advantageous.
• Willingness to travel to site locations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure commissioning processes are accurately managed and executed.
• Deliver commitments to clients on time with required quality.
• Collaborate with General Contractor and Vendors throughout project cycle.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Client focus

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in engineering

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story

Each role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community but around the world.

As a Commissioning Manager, you will be part of an organization that is 100% employee-owned, supporting and creating many opportunities for you to advance, succeed, and fulfill your career aspirations.

Primary Responsibilities

The primary objective of our Commissioning Managers is to ensure that the processes involved in the commissioning of engineering services systems are diligently and accurately planned, managed, executed, and recorded.

• Deliver commitments to clients on time, with required levels of detail and quality.
• Utilize the company's management systems to achieve the primary objective.
• Provide consultative advice on commissioning and performance requirements, strategies, programs, and scopes of work.
• Proactively progress commissioning activities throughout the project cycle in collaboration with the General Contractor and Vendors.

Additionally, at all times:

• Engage with other members of the company to improve systems and procedures.
• Serve as a Champion in areas of specific technical interest.
• Promote the company and the wider group through marketing activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Act safely in compliance with health and safety policies.
• Work diligently, efficiently, and professionally.
• Ensure technical compliance and high-quality deliverables.
• Work closely with clients and general contractors to develop commissioning strategies aligned with project objectives.
• Adopt the company's project and management systems to ensure building services are fully commissioned as per contract documents.
• Maintain awareness of project finances and control expenditures.
• Attend meetings as required.
• Prepare reports with technical content and progress updates.
• Develop project-specific commissioning management and validation documents.
• Review drawings, manuals, and technical submittals.
• Develop method statements, test scripts, and related documents.
• Report internally on project scope changes.
• Collaborate with a professional team to evaluate progress, difficulties, and costs.

General Duties

• Arrange test instrumentation required for testing.
• Assist in developing tender submissions.
• Complete timesheets accurately weekly.
• Support colleagues proactively.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or equivalent; significant project management experience; professional memberships (e.g., CIBSE, ASHRAE) are advantageous.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in project or commissioning management within building services.
• Strong communication skills, client focus, leadership qualities, and resilience.
• Self-motivated, dynamic, professional, and committed to continuous self-improvement.
• Flexible working hours as needed.
• Customer-oriented with a proactive attitude to service and opportunity recognition.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and develop supportive relationships.
• Effective communication, planning, and attention to detail.
• Willingness to develop skills and support organizational change.
• Ability to motivate others and make informed decisions.

Required Qualifications

• Willingness to travel to site locations.
• Experienced engineer, licensed PE or field technician with strong understanding of MEP systems, HVAC controls, and T&B processes.
• Proficient computer skills, including MS Office and Project.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of design document organization and delivery of design & construction services.
• Strong knowledge of construction practices, systems engineering, and business operations.
• Understanding of project accounting and financial management tools.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks.
• Commitment to our employee-owned culture.

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust, and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) foster a sense of belonging and support where everyone is encouraged to contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Additional Details

Primary Location: United Kingdom-England-London

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Job Posting Date: May 16, 2025

We are committed to employment equity and are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest, or conviction records.

Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great things possible.

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