We are seeking a Proactive and experienced Commissioning Manager to join our growing project team. 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.

Key Responsibilities:

* 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, SFG20, and project-specific standards.

* Coordinate with 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 with CDM, health & safety, and infection control protocols on live hospital sites.

* 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 with hospital or healthcare projects.Strong knowledge of M&E systems and relevant guidance (e.g. HTMs, CIBSE, BSRIA).

* 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.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

* Develop and maintain strong working relationships with clients, consultants, and the wider project team.

* Communicate regularly with internal teams to ensure alignment across commercial and operational functions.

* Represent RCL in a professional and commercially sound manner.

Skills & Knowledge

* Competent with MS Excel, Word, and general IT systems.

What We Offer

* Competitive salary and travel allowance.

* Pension and benefits package.

* Opportunities for career progression within a growing company.

* Supportive, team-orientated culture.

* Involved in technically challenging, high-impact projects