Commissioning / Project Manager – HVAC

Blackedge Consulting; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Growing business

Long-term progression

Job summary

Blackedge Consulting is seeking an experienced Commissioning / Project Manager to join our expanding HVAC team in the UK. You will lead commissioning projects from pre-construction to handover, coordinating site teams, contractors, and clients.

The role requires strong technical knowledge of HVAC systems, water flushing, TAB, and validation, with a focus on safety, programme delivery, and technical excellence across data centres, healthcare, and critical environments.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager or Senior Commissioning Engineer in HVAC.
• Strong understanding of TAB, flushing, balancing, and validation.
• Ability to read M&E drawings and schematics.
• Excellent client-facing and leadership skills.
• Full UK driving licence and relevant certifications (CSCS/ SMSTS/ SSSTS).

Responsibilities

• Manage HVAC commissioning projects across multiple sites from pre-construction to handover.
• Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, and consultant engineers.
• Develop and manage commissioning programmes and progress reports.
• Ensure safety, programme delivery and technical standards are met.
• Attend client and site coordination meetings and manage QA packs.

Skills

HVAC systems

Project management

Client liaison

M&E drawings reading

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Our client is a well-established specialist within the HVAC commissioning sector, delivering high-quality commissioning, flushing, balancing, and validation services across major Data Centre, Life Science, commercial, , industrial, and critical environment projects throughout the UK and Europe.

Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured work, they are now seeking an experienced Commissioning / Project Manager to join their expanding operations team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong and commercially aware individual with a background in HVAC commissioning, water treatment/flushing, and air & water balancing who is looking to progress within a highly respected business.

The Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing HVAC commissioning projects from pre-construction through to final client handover, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, and to the highest technical standards.

You will coordinate site teams, subcontractors, and specialist engineers while acting as the main point of contact between clients, consultants, and contractors.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing HVAC commissioning projects across multiple sites
• Water flushing and chemical cleaning activities
• Closed system treatment
• Air and water balancing (TAB)
• HVAC commissioning and validation works
• Reviewing project specifications, drawings, and commissioning requirements
• Producing and managing commissioning programmes and progress reports
• Coordinating commissioning engineers, balancing teams, and subcontractors
• Attending client and site coordination meetings
• Ensuring compliance with BSRIA, CIBSE, and project-specific standards
• Managing QA documentation, witnessing, and final handover packs
• Monitoring project progress, budgets, and technical delivery
• Supporting problem resolution and technical troubleshooting on site

Candidate Requirements

Our client is looking for candidates with:

Previous experience within a:

• Project Manager
• Senior Commissioning Engineer
• TAB Manager
• role
• Strong technical understanding of:
• HVAC systems
• Water flushing and dosing
• Water balancing
• Ventilation systems
• LTHW/CHW systems
• Experience delivering projects within commercial, healthcare, pharmaceutical, data centre, or critical environments
• Ability to read and interpret M&E drawings and schematics
• Strong client-facing and communication skills
• Excellent organisational and leadership abilities
• Full UK driving licence
• CSCS / SMSTS / SSSTS
• BSRIA-related commissioning knowledge
• Water hygiene qualifications
• Experience working within live environments or critical infrastructure projects

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and package
• Opportunity to join a growing and technically respected business
• Long-term career progression
• Exposure to high-profile projects
• Supportive management team and strong project pipeline