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Commissioning Manager - University of Bristol Project
We are seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager to lead a live project through to final delivery. You will be working alongside an established on-site team employed directly by the University of Bristol, taking responsibility for commissioning activities through to handover. This is a full-time, on-site role for the remainder of the project.
Rate: 550 per day, Umbrella PAYE (Inside IR35)
Location: Bristol - local or commutable candidates strongly preferred
Key Responsibilities
Installation to Commissioning and Close-Out
- Monitor installation for compliance and readiness for testing and commissioning.
- Produce, issue and manage commissioning progress reports.
- Attend MEP progress meetings and drive close-out actions.
- Organise and chair internal commissioning meetings with the project team and the supply chain.
- Attend and represent at client commissioning meetings.
- Run commissioning workshops with specialist contractors.
- Lead the development and approval of testing and commissioning methodologies.
- Coordinate internal and third-party witnessing, training and familiarisation.
- Review completed test documentation, compile test packs and manage approval.
- Plan and manage Soft Landings requirements.
Pre-Commissioning / Commissioning Delivery
- Maintain and update the commissioning programme in line with the integrated schedule.
- Oversee ISTs and performance testing activities.
- Attend Soft Landings meetings and workshops.
- Manage commissioning specialists across supply chain partners.
- Review completed commissioning documentation and manage approval.
Experience and Qualifications
- Proven background as a Commissioning Manager in building services / MEP environments.
- Experience on hospital, healthcare or educational facility projects preferred.
- Strong understanding of commissioning standards, documentation and close-out procedures.
- Ability to lead multiple stakeholders and technical specialists.
- Based locally to Bristol or within a reasonable commute.
LTHW system flushing, fire alarm commissioning and lighting control commissioning are already progressing. You will take ownership of the remaining delivery and ensure a controlled, compliant handover.
For further details or to discuss suitability, get in touch.
