Mechanical Commissioning Manager

Irwin Recruitment Ltd; London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Irwin Recruitment is seeking an experienced Mechanical Commissioning Manager to join a respected mechanical contracting team on a West London residential development. You will own the commissioning process from start to handover, coordinating specialist subcontractors and on-site teams to drive successful system performance.

The role requires strong technical knowledge of building services, track record on large projects, and the ability to manage documentation, witnessing and client

Qualifications

• Proven experience as 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 completing, recovering or taking over partially completed projects is advantageous.
• Ability to identify installation defects and commissioning requirements, plus coordinate issues.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of mechanical commissioning through to final handover.
• Review installed systems, identify incomplete works, defects and commissioning needs.
• Develop and manage a detailed commissioning programme.
• Coordinate commissioning subcontractors and on-site teams.
• Oversee testing, balancing and commissioning of HVAC, heating, ventilation and water systems.
• Review commissioning records and certify documentation and handover records.

Skills

Mechanical commissioning

Project coordination

Documentation & handover

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Mechanical qualifications or strong mechanical trade background

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.

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.