Commissioning Manager

Location: West London
Duration: 10 months, with the possibility of extension
Sector: High-End Residential / Building Services
Contractor: Tier 1 MEP Contractor

We are seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager to join a leading Tier 1 MEP contractor on a prestigious residential development in West London on a freelance basis for 10 months, with the potential for an extension subject to project requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the successful delivery and commissioning of complex mechanical and electrical building services within a high-quality residential project. The initial contract is for 10 months, with the potential for an extension subject to project requirements.

• Lead and manage all commissioning activities across the mechanical and electrical building services installation.
• Develop, implement and manage commissioning programmes in line with the overall project schedule.
• Coordinate commissioning activities with project management, site teams, subcontractors, consultants and client representatives.
• Ensure all MEP systems are commissioned, tested and handed over in accordance with project specifications, design requirements and relevant industry standards.
• Monitor progress against commissioning milestones, identifying and resolving issues to maintain programme targets.
• Oversee commissioning documentation, test results, quality records and handover information.
• Manage commissioning subcontractors and specialist vendors, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to the required standard.
• Attend project meetings, provide progress updates and report on commissioning status, risks and outstanding actions.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements, quality procedures and project-specific commissioning protocols.
• Support the successful completion, witnessing and final handover of all building services systems.

• Proven experience in a Commissioning Manager or Senior Commissioning role within the MEP or building services sector.
• Experience working for a Tier 1 MEP contractor or on large-scale, complex construction projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical building services systems.
• Previous experience delivering commissioning activities on high-end residential, mixed-use or similarly prestigious developments would be advantageous.
• Demonstrable experience managing commissioning programmes, specialist subcontractors and multiple project stakeholders.
• Strong organisational, leadership and communication skills, with the ability to drive progress on a busy construction site.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving, quality assurance and programme delivery.
• Relevant commissioning, building services or engineering qualifications are desirable.