Commissioning Manager

Job Description

Commissioning Manager - Permanent - The Brentford Project, Hounslow 

As M&E Commissioning Manager you will be responsible for the management of the commissioning of all M&E systems ensuring commissioning is undertaken and completed in line with the Construction Programme and systems are operating in accordance with the design and regulations. To identify where construction/installation works are preventing the commissioning of systems and assist the M&E team in addressing these. 

Responsible for: 

• Reviewing the design/installation for system commission-ability.
• Ensuring installations are complete in every respect in accordance with the design and to all relevant regulations and standards to enable commissioning. 
• Managing and reporting on the commissioning. 
• To track progress of commissioning in relation to programme/agreed dates. 
• To review and comment on Trade Contractors trackers, programme, certificates and other applicable documentation including the collation of all commissioning documentation and certification ready for OM approvals 
• Witnessing commissioning and managing consultant and statutory authority witnessing.
• Be responsible for managing the O&M issuing process including the reviewing of.

Extent of scope not solely restricted to commissioning but to include all aspects of Construction, Building Services and M&E installation that impact the commissioning. To coordinate with MEP Team and all BCSL project managers/managers/supervisors. An awareness to be taken of all other systems and trades and any issues/concerns or queries regarding the installations and methods to be raised with the relevant manager. 

Key systems include but not restricted to: 

• LTHW; Boilers/CHPs & HIUs
• CHW; Chillers & FCUs
• Generator
• Life safety systems, Sprinkler, Wet/Dry risers etc. 
• MEV/MVHR 
• Underfloor heating
• Drainage
• Smoke Ventilation
• HV/LV/ELV including certification (NICEIC) and ATS
• Access Control/Security/CCTV
• Fire Alarm/Vesda
• Evacuation system
• Disabled refuge system
• BMS
• FIRS
• Gas
• Vertical transport (lifts) including all associated systems, fire and evac coms 

Health & Safety

• Ensure testing and commissioning RAMs are compliant and kept up to date including re reviews every 6 months or if the conditions of installation change sufficiently to warrant an update.
• Enforce site rules when on site. 
• Raise near miss issues and issue disciplinary cards as and when required. 
• Ensure the MEP project operations team are working with trade-contractors to implement and maintain permit to work processes 
• Ensure the MEP project operations team are working with trade-contractors to Implement and maintain Electrical Safe Systems of work. 

Quality 

• Snag Lists – Produce, review, monitor and manage closure of all snags impacting on commissioning utilising the Soblono software. 
• Witnessing – To witness the testing and commissioning of all systems managing 3rd party witnessing and the recording/reporting of results. 
• Asite Submittals – Audit weekly ensuring test certification uploads are up to date and O&M information is issued in a timely fashion in line with agreed dates. 
• Consultants/NHBC/ Building Control/ Secure by Design – Arrange inspections/witnessing. 

Programme

• Sequencing – Determine overall sequencing of commissioning program
• 4 Week Look ahead – Sequence and manage commissioning works, sign offs & witnessing. 
• Progress Trackers & Programme Drop Lines – Update weekly progress 

Skills, Experience & Qualifications 

• Proven track record and experience working as an M&E Commissioning Manager
• Ideally equally biased between mechanical and electrical 
• Ability to read and understand programmes, drawings, specifications and use necessary software systems. 
• An industry relevant City & Guilds/NVQ qualification or equivalent in Building services/mechanical/electrical discipline (preferred but not essential)
• Will need to be able to understand building services including design principles, method statements, Inspection Test Plans, Risk Assessments, commissioning and handover requirements; 
• Hold a valid SMSTS card;
• Driven and dynamic leader with a proactive approach to problem solving. 
• The ability to work in a team as well as under their own initiative.
• A willingness to step up and take on new tasks. 
• Have a keen eye for detail with an analytical approach to closing out issues. 
• Excellent organisational and time management skills. 

Ballymore operates as an equal opportunities employer.