M&E Commissioning Manager

St. Albans, Hertfordshire
GH Engage Limited

Expererienced M&E Commissioning Manager- 68k Plus 5k Car Allowance- St Albans- Permanent Position

My client is currently recruiting for an experienced Commissioning Manager to join their team based in St Albans. They provide Construction and Refurbishment Services accross the UK. Particuarly within NHS contracts. The successful candidate will lead all aspects of commissioning for complex refurbishment and M&E upgrade projects, often within operational hospital settings. This role is key to ensuring systems are safe, compliant and fully operational before handover.

Main Duties:

• To Develop, manage and implement commissioning plans for building services and specialist systems.
• Oversee commissioning activities for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life safety systems in line with HTM and project-specific standards
• Coordinate with the design teams, M&E subcontractors, and client representatives to ensure readiness for commissioning.
• Lead commissioning meetings, witness testing, and manage snagging and defect resolution.
• Ensure compliance and health & safety, and control protocols on live hospital sites regarding infection etc
• Manage all commissioning documentation including pre-commissioning checklists, test sheets, O&M manuals, and certification.
• Support integration of new systems into existing infrastructure without disrupting critical services.
• Contribute to project handover and post-completion review.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience in commissioning management within the UK construction industry, ideally within healthcare
• Strong knowledge of M&E systems
• Excellent planning, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working in live/occupied environments with awareness of infection prevention and control.
• Relevant qualifications in Building Services, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or Construction Management.
• SMSTS, CSCS, and relevant health & safety training preferred.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites nationwide.