MEP Commissioning Manager

Vantage Consulting; City Of London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Vantage Consulting is seeking an experienced MEP Commissioning Manager to support multiple projects across the South UK. The role requires a strong technical background in mechanical and electrical building services and proven commissioning leadership on complex sites.

This contract role (initially 6 months) offers data centre exposure as a plus but not essential, with travel between sites and strong client-facing project delivery.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of building services systems and commissioning procedures.
• Proven experience managing MEP commissioning on complex projects.
• Ability to coordinate multiple sites and teams effectively.
• Confident communication with end clients and stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate MEP commissioning activities across multiple project sites.
• Manage commissioning programmes to meet quality standards and deadlines.
• Coordinate with contractors, subcontractors, engineers and project management teams.
• Review commissioning documentation, test procedures, specifications and progress reports.
• Identify and resolve technical issues throughout the commissioning process.
• Manage and witness testing to ensure designs are met.
• Act as a key point of contact for end clients with regular updates.
• Support project handover with commissioning records and final documentation.

Skills

Mechanical building services

Electrical building services

Project coordination

Client liaison

Problem solving

Job description

MEP Commissioning Manager - Contract

Location: South UK - Multiple Sites

Contract: 6 Months Initial (High Potential for Extension)

Start Date: ASAP

The Opportunity

We are currently looking for an experienced MEP Commissioning Manager to support multiple projects across the South of the UK.

Our client is looking for someone with a strong technical background in mechanical and electrical systems who can confidently manage commissioning activities across multiple sites.

Data centre experience would be advantageous but is not essential. The priority is finding someone with excellent technical knowledge, strong project delivery experience and the ability to build lasting relationships with clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate MEP commissioning activities across multiple project sites.
• Manage commissioning programmes, ensuring projects are delivered to the required quality standards and deadlines.
• Coordinate with contractors, subcontractors, engineers and project management teams.
• Review commissioning documentation, test procedures, technical specifications and progress reports.
• Identify and resolve technical issues throughout the commissioning process.
• Manage and witness testing, ensuring systems are operating in accordance with design requirements.
• Act as a key point of contact for end clients, providing technical updates and maintaining strong working relationships.
• Support successful project handover, including commissioning records and final documentation.

Requirements

• Strong technical background in mechanical and/or electrical building services.
• Proven experience managing MEP commissioning activities on complex projects.
• Good understanding of building services systems, commissioning procedures and testing processes.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate different teams.
• Confident communicating directly with end clients and developing long-term working relationships.
• Strong problem-solving, organisational and communication skills.
• Data centre or mission-critical project experience is desirable but not essential.
• Willingness to travel between project sites across the South of the UK.

What's on Offer?

• Initial 6-month contract with a strong likelihood of extension.
• Opportunity to work across a variety of technically challenging projects.
• Established client with a strong pipeline of repeat business.
• Potential for long-term contract opportunities.

Interested?

If you're an experienced MEP Commissioning Manager with a strong technical background and enjoy combining hands‑on technical knowledge with client‑facing project delivery, we'd be keen to hear from you.