Mechanical Commissioning Engineer

Emcor UK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is seeking a skilled commissioning engineer to develop a commissioning team for data centre clients. You'll ensure that mechanical and electrical services operate according to design standards and supervise activities to guarantee safe, compliant testing. With a minimum of 5 years in commissioning within the data centre environment and technical expertise in Mechanical services, you'll have the opportunity to work closely with project management teams. Competitive salary up to £53,000 plus benefits, covering the South and Midlands.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Private Healthcare

25 days holidays + Bank holidays

Discount Shopping

Gym

Learning & Development opportunities

Paid Volunteering Days

Qualifications

• Significant technical experience in Mechanical services, including pumps, valves, pipework, and HVAC systems.
• Minimum of 5 years professional & technical experience as a commissioning engineer.
• Good knowledge and understanding of electrical and standby power systems (preferable).

Responsibilities

• Supervise EMCOR engineers and third parties for commissioning activities.
• Write and review commissioning procedures.
• Plan onsite commissioning activities.
• Ensure all required test equipment is available and calibrated.
• Lead onsite commissioning activities according to the project programme.

Skills

Strong leadership and communication skills

Technical experience in Mechanical services

Methodical thinking

Good IT skills

Job description

Overview

Role overview

Location: Mobile - Covering South / Midlands

Salary: up to £53,000 + Car Allowance

Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 08:00-17:00

Benefits: Car Allowance, Private Healthcare, 25 days holidays + Bank holidays, Discount Shopping, Gym, Days Out, Learning & Development opportunities, Paid Volunteering Days, plus many more. (Amend as necessary)

About EMCOR UK

At EMCOR UK, we revolutionise facilities management by combining our engineering heritage and innovation capability. We prioritise people in everything we do, collaborating closely with our customers to understand all their needs, from the big picture to day-to-day operations. Our purpose is to "create a better world at work". Using our unique insight platform, "One Data World," we harness data-driven intelligence to make informed decisions, adapting our services to meet our customers\' evolving requirements. This allows us to cultivate an enhanced workplace experience for their teams whilst optimising efficiency, meticulously managing every asset, and minimising their impact on the planet. All supported by our commitment to safety, compliance, and assurance. Our partnering approach empowers our customers to shape a better future. Whether guiding their path to net zero or redeveloping their facilities for enhanced efficiency, we create better places for work whilst taking away the burden of facility operations, freeing up our customers to concentrate on their business.

Role overview

Reporting to the National Commissioning manager, you will assist in developing and growing a commissioning team for our various Data Centre clients.

You will also ensure that a planned, programmed, auditable and structured approach to the commissioning process is carried out to the highest standards, making sure the installed M & E project services operate in accordance with the design intent.

Responsibilities

• Supervise EMCOR engineers and third parties for commissioning activities to ensure safe, compliant, and accurate testing is achieved.
• Write and Review Commissioning procedures and Safe System of Work for suitability of the activity.
• Plan onsite commissioning activities including having an approved commissioning procedure, an approved Safe System of Work and co-ordination with other working parties including attending site progress meetings.
• Ensure all required test equipment is available and within date calibration records.
• Successfully deliver pre-start briefing to entire working party including client witnesses for the commissioning with all parties fully understand the testing requirements and their individual roles to achieve a safe and compliant commissioning activity.
• Ensure the commissioning documents and safe systems of work are followed by all involved in the activity.
• Witness and close out commissioning activities through to client acceptance or handover
• Raise technical issues and seek guidance from the National commissioning manager or engineering support, when a system does not operate as expected or defects are found during the commissioning stage.
• Lead onsite commissioning activities in accordance with the testing and project programme.
• Where necessary conduct tests and inspections to verify that equipment and systems are installed correctly and function as per design.
• To work closely with the Project Management Teams to ensure the requirements for the Commissioning phases are clearly communicated and understood

Qualifications

The position requires good communications skills to establish and communicate all systems required for successful execution of the Commissioning scope / plan. The candidate requires significant technical experience in Mechanical services, including pumps, valves, pipework and HVAC systems.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years of professional & technical experience as a commissioning engineer in the Data centre environment, being familiar with the commissioning process and different levels of testing throughout the project phases.

Ideally, but not essential to have good knowledge and understanding of electrical and standby power systems.

Leadership & Capabilities

• Strong leadership and communication skills including :
• Methodical thinker, able to divide a job into small logical progressive steps
• Extensive experience in the use of procedures and workflows in the execution of projects
• Good working knowledge of design review and reporting technologies.
• Good IT skills

Equal Opportunity

At EMCOR UK, we embrace and celebrate diversity in all its forms. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes you unique. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce fosters creativity, innovation, and better problem-solving. We encourage applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and growth, supported by our inclusive policies and practices. Join us in our endeavour to build a culture of mutual respect and equity, a place where every voice is heard, and every individual is championed. Join us in building a better world at work.

EMCOR UK benefits

• Industry leading maternity & paternity policies
• Refer a friend scheme - worth £500 per referral
• GEMS - Internal recognition scheme with vouchers for Amazon and retail / dining
• Extensive learning & development opportunities, including opportunities for progression
• Discount shopping, gym, mobile, family activities, insurance, dining experiences, car leasing and breakdown cover
• Bike To Work Scheme
• Health cash plan - Benefits covered include optical, physiotherapy and a health & wellbeing
• Dental scheme
• Access to health assessments
• Employee Assistance Programme - Offering guidance and advice on Personal, Health, Legal and Financial queries