Senior M&E Commissioning Lead (Residential)

Michael Taylor Search & Selection; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Taylor Search & Selection is seeking a Commissioning Manager (M&E) for a residential project in West London, overseeing commissioning for two plots totaling 345 apartments and associated S&C distribution and amenities. The role emphasizes QA, witnessing and a strong mechanical bias, with direct reporting to Senior Project Managers.

The candidate will manage end-to-end commissioning, liaise with design and subcontractors, and support handover documentation in a PAYE preferred

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a Commissioning Manager on large-scale residential and/or M&E packages.
• Strong mechanical systems background (HVAC, S&C distribution).
• Experience managing witnessing and QA processes independently.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Senior-level operator able to report to Senior Project Managers.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end commissioning package for M&E across two plots (345 apartments), S&C distribution and amenity/office areas.
• Oversee witnessing of commissioning activities ensuring compliance with project standards.
• Drive QA processes throughout the commissioning programme.
• Maintain mechanical bias across commissioning strategy and delivery.
• Report progress, risks and commissioning status to Senior Project Managers.
• Coordinate with design, installation and subcontractor teams for readiness.
• Support handover documentation and close-out.

Skills

Mechanical systems

M&E commissioning

QA witnessing

Stakeholder management

Senior level reporting

Residential multi-plot experience

Job description

Michael Taylor Search & Selection is seeking a Commissioning Manager (M&E) for a residential project in West London, overseeing commissioning for two plots totaling 345 apartments and associated S&C distribution and amenities. The role emphasizes QA, witnessing and a strong mechanical bias, with direct reporting to Senior Project Managers.

The candidate will manage end-to-end commissioning, liaise with design and subcontractors, and support handover documentation in a PAYE preferred