Principal Commissioning Manager in London

Do you want to lead commissioning on a project that blends science, healthcare, and world‑class design?

Are you passionate about delivering excellence, driving performance, and ensuring safety and quality at every stage?

Then our in‑house MEP Engineering business, Crown House Technologies, is the company for you!

We're delivering the full MEP scope for the Ellison Institute of Technology's Oxford Campus — a landmark life sciences development featuring cutting‑edge research laboratories, a wellness clinic, and collaborative spaces dedicated to solving global health challenges.

We're looking for a Principal MEP Commissioning Manager to lead the commissioning process across all MEP systems.

In this role, you'll take ownership of strategy and delivery, lead commissioning teams, coordinate specialist contractors, and manage all testing, validation, and handover activities to ensure a fully operational building.

If you join us you'll be a valued member of an industry leading team which can offer you an exciting and varied career with access to some truly great projects.

We are committed to extensive training, development, and long‑term career opportunities and as such this role is suitable for someone who is seeking long‑term career progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Commissioning Execution Plan, including strategy, methodology, and fully resourced programme.

• Manage all commissioning stages, including

• Static Completion
• Pre‑functional Testing
• Functional Testing
• Integrated System Testing
• Building Performance Testing
• Oversee and verify Factory Acceptance Testing and site‑based commissioning activities.
• Ensure compliance with BSRIA, CIBSE, CSA, IET codes of practice, Building Regulations, and BREEAM requirements.
• Drive the commissioning programme, monitor progress, and advise on potential delays.
• Manage documentation, reporting, and production of the final Commissioning Report.
• Ensure safe commissioning practices and adherence to all health and safety standards.
• Plan and deliver Employer training, seasonal commissioning, and post‑PC monitoring.

What are we looking for?

• Extensive, recent experience managing commissioning on complex MEP projects.
• Strong knowledge of design principles, building operation, and commissioning codes of practice.
• CSA Grade 6 or CM2 accreditation (or equivalent proven experience).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and resource planning skills.
• Ability to produce detailed commissioning strategies, schedules, and reports.

Don't match all the criteria? We are open and always happy to hear from people with transferable skill sets and a commitment to learning.

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term conditions and disabilities through the ‘Offer an interview scheme'.

This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position.

Please let us know prior to interview what adjustments are required as well as discussing how we can support you in the workplace.

We want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all.

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