Commissioning Manager

  • Skilled Careers
  • 15/10/2026
Contract Construction Management Architect and Design

Job Description

Commissioning Manager West London 10 Months

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

The Opportunity

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.

Key Responsibilities

  • 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.

Requirements

  • 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.

For more information regarding the above role, please contact Stephen Tiigah (url removed)