MEP Commissioning Manager

Location: West London
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Contract: Permanent

The Opportunity

We are working with a leading property developer to appoint an experienced MEP Commissioning Manager to join their team on a permanent basis in West London.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for managing the commissioning of all mechanical and electrical systems, ensuring works are completed in line with the construction programme, design requirements and relevant regulations. Working closely with the MEP team, contractors, consultants and wider project management team, they will oversee commissioning progress, resolve installation issues and ensure all systems are fully tested, certified and ready for handover.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced MEP Commissioning Manager with a strong understanding of mechanical and electrical building services to join an established developer delivering major urban development projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the commissioning of all MEP systems in line with the construction programme and agreed completion dates

• Review designs and installations to ensure systems are suitable for commissioning

• Ensure installations are complete and compliant with relevant designs, regulations and industry standards

• Monitor commissioning progress, maintain trackers and report against programme milestones

• Coordinate commissioning activities with MEP contractors, consultants and statutory authorities

• Review contractor programmes, certificates and commissioning documentation

• Manage the collation and submission of commissioning certificates and Operation and Maintenance (O&M) documentation

• Oversee testing, commissioning and third-party witnessing of building services systems

• Coordinate commissioning activities across mechanical, electrical, life safety, fire alarm, smoke ventilation, BMS and other associated systems

• Identify installation issues affecting commissioning and work with the project team to resolve them

• Manage snagging, defect resolution and close-out of outstanding commissioning items

• Ensure commissioning Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) are compliant and up to date

• Monitor health and safety compliance, including permit-to-work processes and electrical safe systems of work

• Chair weekly MEP commissioning meetings and provide regular progress reports

• Coordinate inspections with consultants, NHBC, Building Control and other relevant stakeholders

• Manage commissioning sequencing, four-week look-ahead programmes and progress trackers

Experience

• Proven experience working as an MEP or M&E Commissioning Manager

• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical building services, ideally with experience across both disciplines

• Experience managing commissioning activities on complex construction or development projects

• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and construction programmes

• Strong knowledge of commissioning procedures, testing, certification and handover requirements

• Experience coordinating MEP contractors, consultants and specialist subcontractors

• Understanding of building services systems, including HVAC, heating and cooling, fire alarms, life safety systems, BMS and electrical installations

• Experience managing commissioning documentation, O&M manuals, snagging and defect close-out

• Strong understanding of health and safety procedures, RAMS and permit-to-work systems

• Excellent organisational, communication and time-management skills

• A proactive approach to problem-solving, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities

Qualifications

Essential:

• Valid SMSTS

• CSCS
• First Aid

Desirable:

• Relevant City & Guilds, NVQ or equivalent qualification in Building Services, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering

What's on Offer

• Permanent position with a competitive salary, dependent on experience

• West London location

• Opportunity to join an established property developer

• Involvement in major urban development projects

• Company pension

• Private medical insurance or medical cash plan

• Cycle-to-work scheme and eyecare vouchers

• Income protection and Employee Assistance Programme

• Discounted gym membership

• Long-term career development opportunities

Please note that some employee benefits are available following successful completion of probation.

Interested?

Contact Zach Grandy-Smith on 07760 125376 or email [email protected] for a confidential discussion.

O’Neill and Brennan values diversity and promotes equality, All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation