Commissioning Manager

Mechanical Commissioning Manager – Hospital Project Location: Bournemouth Duration: September 2026 – December 2026 Contract: Freelance / Contract Rate: Competitive Day Rate (DOE) Start: September 2026 We are currently recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Commissioning Manager to join a major hospital project in Bournemouth. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established M&E contractor on a large-scale healthcare development, taking responsibility for the planning, coordination and delivery of all mechanical commissioning activities through to successful handover. The role will be site-based and will suit someone with a strong background in mechanical building services commissioning, ideally within healthcare, acute hospital or other technically complex environments. Key Responsibilities * Lead and manage the mechanical commissioning process across the project. * Develop, monitor and drive the commissioning programme. * Coordinate commissioning activities with subcontractors, specialist suppliers, consultants and client representatives. * Chair commissioning meetings and provide regular progress updates. * Ensure all systems are commissioned in line with project specifications, quality standards and programme requirements. * Manage commissioning documentation, testing procedures and handover packs. * Identify and resolve commissioning issues to maintain project delivery milestones. * Work closely with project management and construction teams to achieve successful completion and handover. Requirements * Proven experience working as a Mechanical Commissioning Manager within the building services or M&E sector. * Previous experience delivering healthcare, hospital, pharmaceutical, data centre or other complex MEP projects would be advantageous. * Strong understanding of HVAC, ventilation, chilled water, heating and associated mechanical systems. * Experience managing commissioning programmes and coordinating multiple stakeholders. * Ability to lead meetings, drive progress and manage commissioning activities through to completion. * Excellent communication and organisational skills. * Relevant industry qualifications and CSCS card. What's on Offer * Long-term contract on a flagship healthcare project. * Opportunity to work with a well-established M&E contractor. * Immediate involvement in the commissioning and project completion phase. * Competitive day rate available. If you are an experienced Mechanical Commissioning Manager looking for your next contract opportunity in Bournemouth, we would be keen to hear from you