Details:
- Salary: £55,000 - 75,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: PL1 Plymouth Devon
- Date: 10 hours ago
Description:
Commissioning Manager sought, Plymouth / National UK. We are actively seeking applications for a Commissioning Manager, mechanical / electrical / building services engineering, to join a client of ours, a progressive tier 1 MEP Contractor looking for further commissioning management support. You will have CSA accreditations in addition to a strong technical M / E bias within the Building Services Engineering sector.
I’m recruiting for an experienced Project Commissioning Manager to take ownership of all commissioning activities on complex, large‑scale engineering and construction projects. This is a senior, high‑impact role where you’ll set the strategy, lead the team, and ensure systems are delivered fully operational, compliant, and aligned with client expectations.
You’ll act as the technical authority for commissioning, providing leadership and assurance from early planning stages through to testing, client witnessing, and final handover.
Key Responsibilities
* Commissioning Leadership & Delivery
Define, assemble, and manage the commissioning team, including specialist subcontractors.
Develop and maintain the Project Commissioning Plan covering strategy, programmes, ITPs, reporting, training, and handover documentation.
Ensure commissioning activities meet project, contractual, and client requirements, securing approvals and witnessing as needed.
Provide assurance that all testing is completed with calibrated equipment and fully documented.
* Planning & Programme Management
Review designs and installation works to optimise commissioning readiness and efficiency.
Support the Planning Manager with programme development, sequencing, and progress reporting.
* Training & Competence
Ensure commissioning personnel and specialist providers are suitably qualified and competent.
Lead the selection and appointment of commissioning specialists in line with project and regulatory requirements.
* Risk Management
Identify commissioning‑related risks, escalate issues promptly, and contribute to wider project risk management.
* Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement
Report progress against programme, FATs/SATs, testing status, subcontractor performance, constraints, and corrective actions.
* ead commissioning meetings and represent commissioning at client and stakeholder progress reviews.
* Team Leadership
Motivate and manage the commissioning team through clear objectives and regular performance review.
Foster a collaborative, high‑performing environment and lead by example.
* Project Closeout
Lead client witnessing, demonstrations, and seasonal commissioning activities.
Ensure all test records and commissioning documentation are completed and included in handover packs.
Support the compilation of O&M manuals and wider project handover materials.
About You
* You’ll be a credible, driven commissioning leader with the technical depth and presence to operate at senior project level.
* You will bring:
* Proven experience leading installation and commissioning activities on major projects.
* Strong MEP / building services background.
* The ability to coach, influence, and lead by example.
* Confidence and professionalism in client‑facing environments
In return? Subject to experience, we have a competitive package available to include car / allowance, 26 days AL, 8% pension, 2 x volunteering days PA, and various there on.
Interested? Click APPLY or contact Vic Bekker @ Bekk R for a confidential discussion