Job Description
Commissioning Lead - MEP Mission Critical Projects
Central London
Permanent & Contract Opportunities Available
Leading MEP Contractor
Ready to lead commissioning on a flagship London project?
We're working with a leading MEP Contractor delivering a major commercial development in Central London, and they are now seeking an experienced Commissioning Lead to play a pivotal role in bringing complex building systems to life.
This is a highly visible position for a commissioning professional who thrives on ownership, coordination, and quality. You'll lead the commissioning process from planning through to handover, working closely with project teams, subcontractors, and clients to ensure fully tested, compliant, and operational M&E systems.
Whether you're looking for a long-term permanent role or a contract opportunity, this position offers challenge, responsibility, and the chance to make a real impact on a high-profile project.
The Role
Reporting to the Project Manager, you will take full responsibility for supervising and coordinating all commissioning activities on site, including subcontractors and direct labour. You will establish robust commissioning procedures and ensure all systems are inspected, tested, and commissioned in line with project specifications and relevant standards.
As a senior member of the project team, you'll lead by example, setting the benchmark for safety, quality, integrity, and professionalism on site.
Key Responsibilities
We're looking for a Commissioning Lead who brings both technical expertise and strong leadership capability. You will ideally demonstrate:
Central London
Permanent & Contract Opportunities Available
Leading MEP Contractor
Ready to lead commissioning on a flagship London project?
We're working with a leading MEP Contractor delivering a major commercial development in Central London, and they are now seeking an experienced Commissioning Lead to play a pivotal role in bringing complex building systems to life.
This is a highly visible position for a commissioning professional who thrives on ownership, coordination, and quality. You'll lead the commissioning process from planning through to handover, working closely with project teams, subcontractors, and clients to ensure fully tested, compliant, and operational M&E systems.
Whether you're looking for a long-term permanent role or a contract opportunity, this position offers challenge, responsibility, and the chance to make a real impact on a high-profile project.
The Role
Reporting to the Project Manager, you will take full responsibility for supervising and coordinating all commissioning activities on site, including subcontractors and direct labour. You will establish robust commissioning procedures and ensure all systems are inspected, tested, and commissioned in line with project specifications and relevant standards.
As a senior member of the project team, you'll lead by example, setting the benchmark for safety, quality, integrity, and professionalism on site.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the end-to-end commissioning process to deliver fully operational M&E systems
- Provide commissioning expertise to the wider project team, clients, and stakeholders
- Attend and contribute to meetings with clients, subcontractors, and project teams
- Coordinate commissioning activities across all trades to ensure a smooth and efficient process
- Identify and manage required test equipment
- Oversee and witness commissioning and testing of all relevant discipline systems
- Manage ITCA activities, working with Project Engineers and maintaining the ITCA tracker
- Support Project Engineers with handover packs, QA/QC documentation, inspections, and reports
- Manage subcontractor testing and commissioning, including documentation review
- Assist in writing and reviewing Commissioning and Testing RAMS
- Support the production of as-built documentation and the Health & Safety File
- Conduct quality control inspections during pre-commissioning and commissioning phases
- Ensure commissioning activities are properly coordinated, on programme, and to the required quality
- Proactively identify, analyse, and resolve commissioning issues
- Maintain accurate and detailed commissioning site reports
- Communicate progress clearly to key stakeholders including clients, architects, and engineers
- Ensure project teams follow company policies and procedures
- Support grievance and disciplinary processes in conjunction with HR when required
We're looking for a Commissioning Lead who brings both technical expertise and strong leadership capability. You will ideally demonstrate:
- Proven experience leading commissioning on Mission Critical MEP projects
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload in a fast-paced environment
- A high level of personal accountability and ownership
- Self-awareness of strengths and development areas, with a commitment to continuous improvement
- Confidence working with multiple stakeholders and leading by example on site
- Work on a high-profile Central London Mission Critical project
- Join a respected and well-established MEP Contractor
- Open to permanent or contract professionals
- Genuine leadership role with influence over quality, safety, and delivery
- Excellent opportunity to strengthen your commissioning career on complex projects
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