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

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

People & Site Leadership (supporting the Project Manager):

Ensure project teams follow company policies and procedures
Support grievance and disciplinary processes in conjunction with HR when required

About You 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

Why Apply?

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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