Commissioning / Project Manager – HVAC

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

Job summary

Blackedge Consulting is seeking an experienced Commissioning / Project Manager to lead HVAC commissioning projects across multiple sites in the UK. You will manage pre-construction through client handover, ensuring safety, schedule, and technical quality.

You will coordinate site teams, subcontractors, and engineers, review specs, produce programmes, and maintain QA packs. Strong client-facing and leadership skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading HVAC commissioning projects across multiple sites.
• Strong technical knowledge of water flushing, dosing and TAB.
• Ability to read and interpret M&E drawings and schematics.
• Full UK driving licence and relevant safety certifications.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

HVAC systems

Project management

Client liaison

QA/documentation

Leadership

Driving licence

M&E drawings reading

CSCS

SMSTS/SSSTS

BSRIA knowledge

Water hygiene qualifications

Education

CSCS / SMSTS / SSSTS

Water hygiene qualifications

BSRIA-related commissioning knowledge

Tools

MS Office

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