M&E Commissioning Manager

Commissioning Manager — M&E, Residential

Location : Shepherds Bush

Project Value: £40 million

Salary : £80,000 – £95,000, dependent on experience

Contract Type: PAYE preferred; contract considered

An M&E package covering 2 residential plots totalling 345 apartments, including services & controls (S&C) distribution and amenity/office spaces. The scheme forms part of a £40m residential development in West London.

Role Purpose

The Commissioning Manager will take ownership of the M&E commissioning package across both plots, with a strong mechanical bias. This is a hands-on management role covering witnessing and quality assurance, reporting directly to Senior Project Managers.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end commissioning package for the M&E installation across 2 plots (345 apartments), S&C distribution, and amenity/office areas

• Oversee and manage witnessing of commissioning activities, ensuring compliance with project and industry standards

• Drive quality assurance (QA) processes throughout the commissioning programme

• Maintain a strong mechanical bias across commissioning strategy and delivery, given the scope of mechanical systems on this package

• Report progress, risks, and commissioning status directly to Senior Project Managers

• Coordinate with design, installation, and specialist subcontractor teams to ensure commissioning readiness

• Support handover documentation and close-out of the commissioning package

Candidate Requirements

• Proven track record as a Commissioning Manager on large-scale residential and/or M&E packages

• Strong mechanical systems background (HVAC, S&C distribution) is essential

• Demonstrable experience managing witnessing and QA processes independently

• Confident operating at a senior level, reporting into and liaising with Senior Project Managers

• Experience on multi-plot residential or high-density apartment schemes advantageous

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills