HVAC Commissioning Engineer

Complete Security Recruitment Ltd; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel allowance across UK

Company Car or Company Van

AVIVA pension scheme

28 holidays plus loyalty to 36 days

Job summary

Complete Security Recruitment Ltd seeks an experienced HVAC Commissioning Engineer to join our growing team. You will commission HVAC and mechanical systems to project specs, ensuring safety and efficiency.

This role involves detailed planning, client liaison, and collaboration with internal engineers across the UK. Key duties include pre-commissioning, functional testing, BMS verification, and producing final commissioning reports.

Qualifications

• Degree, HND, NVQ Level 4/5 or equivalent in Mechanical/Building Services Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in HVAC commissioning or mechanical building services.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, P&IDs and control philosophies.
• Experience on commercial, healthcare, pharmaceutical, industrial or data centre projects is advantageous.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and execute HVAC commissioning from pre-commissioning to handover.
• Review drawings, specifications and commissioning documentation.
• Carry out pre-functional inspections and functional tests of HVAC systems.
• Commission AHUs, FCUs, chillers, boilers, pumps and ventilation systems.
• Verify Building Management System operation and control sequences.
• Liaise with TAB specialists to verify system performance.
• Identify and resolve commissioning issues and document actions.
• Produce commissioning plans, method statements and final reports.
• Support client demonstrations and operator training.
• Coordinate with water/environmental specialists where interfaces occur.

Skills

HVAC commissioning

BMS controls

Reading drawings

Education

Degree/HND/NVQ Level 4/5 in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated HVAC Commissioning Engineer to join our growing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for commissioning HVAC and associated mechanical systems, ensuring they operate safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications, industry standards, and client requirements.

This role requires excellent technical knowledge, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute HVAC commissioning activities from pre-commissioning through to final handover.
• Review project drawings, specifications, control strategies, and commissioning documentation.
• Carry out pre-functional inspections and functional performance testing of HVAC systems.
• Commissioning of vent & wet systems including, air handling units (AHUs), fan coil units (FCUs), chillers, boilers, pumps, ventilation systems, heat recovery units, and associated plant.
• Verify operation of Building Management Systems (BMS) and ensure control sequences function as designed.
• Liaise with Testing, Adjusting and Balancing (TAB) specialists to verify system performance.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve commissioning issues, documenting corrective actions.
• Produce commissioning plans, method statements, inspection records, test sheets, and final commissioning reports.
• Support client demonstrations, operator training, and project handovers.
• Work closely with Dakro's air and water specialists where HVAC systems interface with water treatment and environmental control systems.

Essential Requirements

• Degree, HND, NVQ Level 4/5, or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in HVAC commissioning or mechanical building services.
• Strong understanding of chilled water, heating water, ventilation, air conditioning, and hydronic systems.
• Experience commissioning Building Management Systems (BMS) and controls.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, P&IDs, and control philosophies.
• Experience working on commercial, healthcare, pharmaceutical, industrial, or data centre projects is advantageous.
• Full UK driving licence.

Experience & Qualifications

• CSA Grade 3 or equivalent commissioning certification.
• CSCS/ECS card.
• SSSTS or SMSTS certification.
• First Aid at Work qualification.
• Experience with cleanrooms, healthcare, data centres, or mission-critical facilities.
• Knowledge of water treatment systems and closed-system water quality.

What We Offer

• With work being based across the UK, hotel allowance provided
• Company Car or Company Van
• AVIVA pension scheme
• 28 Holidays year including the bank holidays, with loyalty scheme to increase to 36 days