Mechanical Commissioning Engineer

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising in Greater London is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with significant project management experience in commissioning engineering, particularly within building services. Responsibilities include advising on mechanical commissioning processes, ensuring technical compliance, and producing necessary reports. Candidates should possess at least a BEng in Mechanical Engineering with relevant experience in sectors like Data Centers andHealthcare. This full-time position promotes active participation in our employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in a commissioning engineer role.
• Experience in building types such as Data Centers, Commercial, Residential, Life Science, or Health Care.
• Member of CIBSE, ASHRAE or equivalent professional qualifications is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Ensure commitments to clients are met on time and with required quality.
• Advise on mechanical commissioning and performance requirements.
• Produce internal and client reports on technical, commercial, and programmatic aspects.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Project Management

Communication Skills

MS Office

Education

BEng Mechanical Engineering with Building Services

Job description

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that our commitments to our clients are met on time and to the required level of detail and quality
• Validating the mechanical commissioning process and ensuring that the results achieved are in line with requirements
• Inspecting existing systems to determine their performance
• Advise on mechanical commissioning and performance requirements, commissioning strategies, programs, scopes of work and the like
• Carrying out measurements, surveys and other technical inspections
• Collaborate with other members of the organization to improve existing systems and procedures
• Acting as a champion in an area of particular technical interest
• Promote the company and the whole group through marketing activities
• Forward planning of equipment required for testing
• Assisting in the preparation of tender documents
• Accurate completion of timesheets on a weekly basis
• Proactively assisting other staff in the performance of their work

Additional Responsibilities

• Acting safely at all times in accordance with the company's health and safety policies and procedures
• Work diligently, efficiently and professionally at all times
• Ensuring technical compliance and high quality production of our products
• Working closely with the main contractor's team to develop commissioning strategies and processes that fully meet the project objectives
• Fully adopt the company's project and internal management systems
• Maintain a keen awareness of project finances and control of related expenditure
• Attend meetings as required
• Produce internal and client reports that include technical, commercial and programmatic aspects
• Technical commentary on drawings, manuals and technical submissions
• Awareness and internal reporting of project scope changes
• Working with other members of a professional team to assess progress, difficulties and costs
• Perform hands‑on commissioning work as required

Preferred Qualifications

• BEng Mechanical Engineering with Building Services.
• Considerable experience will be sought to demonstrate project management skills.
• Member of CIBSE, ASHRAE or equivalent professional qualifications an advantage.
• At least 5 years of experience in a commissioning engineer role in a building oriented company in the building types Data Centers, Commercial, Residential, Life Science or Health Care.
• Worked within company Quality & Environmental policies and procedures.
• IT Literate – MS Office package.

Required Qualifications

• Must be willing to travel to site-based locations as reasonably based on HDR needs
• Must be an experienced engineer, either a licensed PE or a field technician with excellent understanding of MEP systems, HVAC controls, the T&B process, etc
• Must have good computer skills and effective typing skills
• Understanding of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Project software
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Be familiar with the organization of design documents, the preparation of the multidiscipline designs, and the delivery of the design & construction services
• Strong knowledge of construction practices, systems engineering, operations fundamentals, contracting, and general business operations
• Understanding of project accounting and financial management tools
• Ability to prioritize and organize work; ability to work on multiple tasks concurrently
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Primary Location

United Kingdom-England-London

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting

May 12, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employee.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.