M&E Commissioning Manager

Michael Taylor Search & Selection; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Taylor Search & Selection is seeking a Commissioning Manager (M&E) for a residential project in West London, overseeing commissioning for two plots totaling 345 apartments and associated S&C distribution and amenities. The role emphasizes QA, witnessing and a strong mechanical bias, with direct reporting to Senior Project Managers.

The candidate will manage end-to-end commissioning, liaise with design and subcontractors, and support handover documentation in a PAYE preferred

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a Commissioning Manager on large-scale residential and/or M&E packages.
• Strong mechanical systems background (HVAC, S&C distribution).
• Experience managing witnessing and QA processes independently.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Senior-level operator able to report to Senior Project Managers.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end commissioning package for M&E across two plots (345 apartments), S&C distribution and amenity/office areas.
• Oversee witnessing of commissioning activities ensuring compliance with project standards.
• Drive QA processes throughout the commissioning programme.
• Maintain mechanical bias across commissioning strategy and delivery.
• Report progress, risks and commissioning status to Senior Project Managers.
• Coordinate with design, installation and subcontractor teams for readiness.
• Support handover documentation and close-out.

Skills

Mechanical systems

M&E commissioning

QA witnessing

Stakeholder management

Senior level reporting

Residential multi-plot experience

Job description

Commissioning Manager — M&E, Residential

Location : Shepherds Bush

Project Value: £40 million

Salary : £80,000 - £95,000, dependent on experience

Contract Type: PAYE preferred; contract considered

An M&E package covering 2 residential plots totalling 345 apartments, including services & controls (S&C) distribution and amenity/office spaces. The scheme forms part of a £40m residential development in West London.

ROLE PURPOSE

The Commissioning Manager will take ownership of the M&E commissioning package across both plots, with a strong mechanical bias. This is a hands-on management role covering witnessing and quality assurance, reporting directly to Senior Project Managers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the end-to-end commissioning package for the M&E installation across 2 plots (345 apartments), S&C distribution, and amenity/office areas
• Oversee and manage witnessing of commissioning activities, ensuring compliance with project and industry standards
• Drive quality assurance (QA) processes throughout the commissioning programme
• Maintain a strong mechanical bias across commissioning strategy and delivery, given the scope of mechanical systems on this package
• Report progress, risks, and commissioning status directly to Senior Project Managers
• Coordinate with design, installation, and specialist subcontractor teams to ensure commissioning readiness
• Support handover documentation and close-out of the commissioning package

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Proven track record as a Commissioning Manager on large-scale residential and/or M&E packages
• Strong mechanical systems background (HVAC, S&C distribution) is essential
• Demonstrable experience managing witnessing and QA processes independently
• Confident operating at a senior level, reporting into and liaising with Senior Project Managers
• Experience on multi-plot residential or high-density apartment schemes advantageous
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills