Commissioning Manager - M&E Location: Commercial Offices - Multiple Projects (City of London)
Sector: Commercial Offices
Project Value: £30m - £50m
Employment Type: PAYE only (no LTD contractors)
Salary: £70,000 - £90,000 (dependent on experience and capability)
Role Overview We are seeking an experienced
Commissioning Manager to lead the M&E commissioning activities across one or more major commercial office developments in the City of London.
The role will take responsibility for the
planning, coordination, execution, and reporting of commissioning activities, ensuring that all mechanical and electrical systems are delivered safely, compliantly, and in line with programme and client expectations.
This is a key role within the project delivery team, working closely with project management, engineering, subcontractors, and client representatives to achieve successful system performance, testing, and handover.
Key Responsibilities - Develop, manage, and maintain the overall commissioning strategy and programme across one or more projects
- Evaluate commissioning requirements from design through to completion and handover
- Coordinate commissioning activities across mechanical, electrical, and public health systems
- Manage and oversee commissioning subcontractors and specialists
- Ensure commissioning activities are integrated with construction programmes and project milestones
- Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to protect programme and quality
- Ensure all testing, witnessing, and validation activities are completed in line with specifications, standards, and regulations
- Lead commissioning meetings and provide clear progress reporting to project and senior management
- Manage commissioning documentation, O&M manuals, test records, and handover deliverables
- Support client demonstrations, seasonal commissioning, and post-handover activities as required
- Ensure health & safety standards are maintained throughout all commissioning activities
Skills & Experience - Proven experience working as a Commissioning Manager on large commercial building projects
- Strong background in M&E commissioning, ideally within commercial office developments
- Experience managing commissioning on projects valued £30m+
- In-depth understanding of commissioning processes, standards, and best practice
- Strong coordination, planning, and problem-solving skills
- Confident communicator with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders
- Ability to work across multiple projects simultaneously
Qualifications (Preferred) - Relevant engineering qualification (Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Services)
- Commissioning-related certifications or professional memberships (advantageous but not essential)
What's on Offer - Competitive salary £70,000 - £90,000 depending on experience
- PAYE employment on prestigious City of London commercial office projects
- Opportunity to work across multiple major developments
- Long-term project pipeline with strong job security and progression potential