Mechanical Commissioning Manager

Irwin Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Irwin Recruitment is recruiting for a Mechanical Commissioning Manager to join an established mechanical building services contractor on a residential development in West London. You will own commissioning activities from site installation through to final handover, coordinating HVAC and related mechanical systems, reviewing test records, and driving on-site performance to meet project targets.

The ideal candidate will have proven MEICA commissioning experience on large residential schemes,

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Commissioning Manager in M&E/building services.
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical building services and commissioning procedures.
• Experience on large residential or mixed-use developments.
• Experience coordinating commissioning specialists and mechanical subcontractors.
• SMSTS/SSSTS and CSCS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of mechanical commissioning activities through to final project handover.
• Review current status of installed mechanical systems and identify defects and commissioning requirements.
• Develop and manage a detailed commissioning programme.
• Coordinate specialist commissioning subcontractors and installation teams.
• Oversee testing, balancing and commissioning of HVAC and related systems.
• Review commissioning records and ensure documentation is complete.
• Liaise with project stakeholders and ensure client sign-off.
• Ensure commissioning documentation, O&M manuals, certification and handover records are completed to the required standards.

Skills

Mechanical Commissioning Manager

Building services knowledge

Project coordination

Problem solving

Excellent communication

Job description

Irwin Recruitment is currently recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Commissioning Manager to join an established mechanical building services contractor on a residential development in West London.

We are looking for a technically strong Commissioning Manager who can assess the current status of mechanical installations, identify outstanding works and drive the commissioning process through to successful completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of mechanical commissioning activities through to final project handover.

• Review the current status of installed mechanical systems, identifying incomplete works, defects and commissioning requirements.

• Develop and manage a detailed commissioning programme, prioritising outstanding works and critical activities.

• Coordinate specialist commissioning subcontractors, mechanical installation teams and the wider project delivery team.

• Oversee testing, balancing and commissioning of HVAC, heating, ventilation, domestic water and associated mechanical systems.

• Review existing commissioning records, test certificates and technical documentation, identifying gaps and outstanding requirements.

• Troubleshoot technical issues and coordinate remedial works to achieve successful system performance.

• Manage witnessing, testing, client demonstrations and final sign-off.

• Liaise with the Mechanical Project Manager, consultants, main contractor and client representatives.

• Ensure commissioning documentation, O&M manuals, certification and handover records are completed to the required standards.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Commissioning Manager within the M&E/building services sector.

• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical building services and commissioning procedures.

• Previous experience on large residential or mixed-use developments.

• Experience completing, recovering or taking over partially completed projects would be highly advantageous.

• Ability to identify installation defects, outstanding commissioning requirements and technical issues.

• Experience coordinating commissioning specialists and mechanical subcontractors.

• Strong understanding of commissioning documentation, witnessing, certification and handover.

• Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.

• Relevant mechanical qualifications or a strong mechanical trade background.

• SMSTS/SSSTS and CSCS preferred.

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to join an established mechanical contractor on a challenging residential project requiring a proactive, technically capable Commissioning Manager.

The successful candidate will play a key role in driving the project through its final commissioning stages and ensuring a successful handover.