Test & Commissioning Manager

Responsibilities

• Commissioning Planning & Execution - Develop and maintain detailed commissioning plans, schedules, and procedures aligned with project milestones. Coordinate with design, construction, and operations teams to ensure systems are installed, tested, and commissioned per specification. Lead commissioning activities across all systems including: Electrical: LV/MV systems, UPS, generators, busbar, power distribution, earthing, and lighting. Mechanical: Chillers, CRAHs, CRACs, pumps, AHUs, piping, and BMS integration. Controls/Automation: SCADA, BMS, EPMS, fire alarm integration, access control, CCTV, and leak detection. Oversee vendor Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and Site Acceptance Tests (SATs). Ensure adherence to IST (Integrated Systems Testing) protocols prior to client handover.
• Documentation & Quality Control - Review design drawings, method statements, and commissioning procedures for technical completeness and alignment with project scope. Maintain commissioning logs, issue trackers, and punch lists through Cx software or project CDE (Aconex, Procore, etc.). Ensure all test documentation is correctly executed, witnessed, and recorded. Prepare detailed commissioning reports, O&M manuals, and final turnover documentation.
• Interface & Coordination - Work closely with construction teams, consultants, vendors, and client representatives to coordinate test readiness and resolve site issues. Chair or participate in commissioning meetings, providing progress updates and identifying critical path items. Support the T&C Manager in planning and coordinating the IST phase, ensuring system interdependencies are properly tested.
• Compliance & Safety - Ensure all commissioning activities comply with HSE policies, local authority regulations, and manufacturer guidelines. Validate that system performance meets design intent, operational parameters, and Tier certification requirements. Participate in risk assessments and method statement reviews for high-risk commissioning tasks.

Qualifications

• Work Experience and Education - Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Services Engineering (or equivalent technical qualification). 5+ years’ experience in testing and commissioning. 3+ Years' experience in OFCI Knowledge/Skills/Abilities.
• In-depth understanding of MEP systems integration, controls logic, and redundancy design (N+1, 2N). Familiarity with Uptime Institute or TIA-942 standards is an advantage. Proficiency in MS Office, Primavera / MS Project, and commissioning software tools.