Mechanical Commissioning Manager

Avolon M&E; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Avolon M&E seeks an experienced M&E Commissioning Manager with a strong mechanical background to lead the commissioning package on a major residential development in White City, West London.

Permanent preferred, with contract options. Salary between £70k-£90k DOE, with start ASAP. You will manage commissioning activities, coordinate with subcontractors, and ensure QA and handover records are completed to programme.

Qualifications

• Experience leading M&E commissioning on large residential schemes.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical building services (HVAC, heating, ventilation, domestic water).
• Ability to coordinate multiple subcontractors and commissioning specialists.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the M&E commissioning process, with a focus on mechanical building services.
• Oversee commissioning activities, ensuring works meet project specs, programme and QA standards.
• Manage commissioning witnessing, inspections and QA processes.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, specialist commissioning engineers and the project team.
• Monitor commissioning progress and address issues promptly.
• Ensure commissioning documentation, test results, certification and handover records are completed.
• Attend commissioning meetings and provide regular progress updates to Senior Project Managers.
• Support testing, commissioning and handover of M&E systems.

Skills

Commissioning leadership

Mechanical systems

HVAC

Project coordination

QA testing

Stakeholder reporting

Job description

M&E Commissioning Manager - Mechanical Bias

Location: White City, West London

Salary: £70,000 - £90,000 DOE

Employment: Permanent preferred | Contract considered

Start: ASAP / Ideally by 19th October

We are currently recruiting for an experienced M&E Commissioning Manager with a strong mechanical background to join a leading M&E contractor on a major £40m residential development in White City, West London.

The project consists of two residential plots comprising 345 apartments, alongside associated services distribution, amenity areas and office spaces.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Commissioning Manager to take responsibility for the commissioning package on a substantial residential scheme, working closely with the senior project management team to ensure successful delivery through to completion and handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the M&E commissioning process, with a particular focus on mechanical building services.
• Oversee commissioning activities, ensuring works are completed in accordance with project specifications, programme requirements and quality standards.
• Manage commissioning witnessing, inspections and associated QA processes.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, specialist commissioning engineers and the wider project delivery team.
• Monitor commissioning progress, identifying potential issues and ensuring these are addressed promptly.
• Ensure commissioning documentation, test results, certification and handover records are completed accurately.
• Attend commissioning meetings and provide regular progress updates to the Senior Project Managers.
• Support the successful testing, commissioning and handover of mechanical and associated M&E systems.

Experience Required

• Previous experience as an M&E Commissioning Manager, Mechanical Commissioning Manager or in a similar commissioning leadership role.
• Strong mechanical building services knowledge is essential, including HVAC, heating, ventilation, domestic water and associated systems.
• Experience managing commissioning activities on large-scale residential, commercial or mixed-use developments.
• Good understanding of commissioning procedures, witnessing, testing, QA and handover requirements.
• Ability to coordinate multiple subcontractors and commissioning specialists.
• Strong communication, organisational and reporting skills.
• Comfortable working on a busy construction project and reporting to senior management.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £70,000 - £90,000 depending on experience.
• Opportunity to work on a major £40m residential development in West London.
• Permanent employment preferred, although contract arrangements will also be considered.
• Opportunity to join an established M&E contractor delivering major building services projects.