Job Description

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