global-cxm - Technical Manager (Mechanical) - Commissioning
Requirements
• Basis of Design (BoD) documentation • Act in a CxC advisory capacity, ensuring design alignment with commissioning best practice and certification requirements (e.g. LEED Fundamental & Enhanced Commissioning, BREEAM requirements) • Support the development and review of commissioning specifications within employer’s requirements • Produce initial draft Commissioning Plans aligned with project scope, programme, and phasing constraints • Define phasing and operational strategies for critical mechanical systems (e.g. chilled water, air systems, fuel, fire/smoke interfaces) • Develop and maintain a Commissioning Risk Register, identifying technical, operational, and programme risks • Provide input into constructability and commissionability reviews, including system accessibility, redundancy, and failure scenarios • Pre-Construction & Construction Support • Provide remote technical support to project teams and site-based commissioning managers • Review and contribute to commissioning documentation, including: • Method statements • Level 4–5 test scripts (drafting and technical assurance) • Commissioning checklists and procedures • Provide guidance on Level 4 testing methodologies, integrated system testing approaches, and fault resolution • Support Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) as required • Act as a technical reviewer for mechanical commissioning deliverables, ensuring compliance with client, design, and CxC requirements • Support coordination between mechanical, electrical, controls, and BMS disciplines to ensure integrated system performance • Ensure quality, traceability, and consistency in commissioning outputs and documentation • Acceptance & Handover Support • Provide technical oversight of Level 4 and Level 5 commissioning strategies for mechanical systems • Support validation of system performance against OPR, BoD, and commissioning acceptance criteria • Review commissioning results, identifying trends, risks, and non-conformances • Contribute to final commissioning reports and technical close-out documentation • Support delivery of commissioning evidence required for LEED/BREEAM certification (e.g. commissioning reports, issues logs, performance validation) • Participate in and support lessons learned workshops to inform continuous improvement • Strong background in mechanical systems within critical environments (e.g. data centres, healthcare, or similar) • Demonstrable experience in, or suitable knowledge of commissioning mechanical systems (HVAC, chilled water, CRAH/CRAC, etc.) • Solid understanding of commissioning processes • HNC/HND in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering • BEng (Hons) or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline • Experience acting in a Commissioning Consultant (CxC) or similar advisory role • Knowledge of LEED (Fundamental / Enhanced Commissioning) and/or BREEAM commissioning requirements • Formal project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2) • Completed mechanical or building services trade apprenticeship or equivalent practical qualification • Strong technical expertise in mechanical systems and commissioning methodology • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities • Ability to interpret complex engineering designs and documentation • Strong communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels • Organised and methodical approach to documentation and process standardisation • Ability to work independently while supporting distributed project teams • Method statements
Responsibilities
• Technical Delivery & Strategy • Support the development and continuous improvement of programme-wide commissioning strategies for data centre projects • Provide mechanical subject matter expertise across all project stages (design through to handover) • Ensure alignment between commissioning activities, project programmes, and client delivery objectives • Promote consistency in how commissioning is defined, executed, and reported across projects • Contribute to the development and standardisation of commissioning processes, templates, and lessons learned • Provide technical escalation support for complex mechanical commissioning challenges • Design Phase (L0 Focus & CxC Input) • Undertake RIBA Stage 2, 3, and 4 design reviews at key percentage completion stages from a commissioning, operability, and maintainability perspective • Review and provide structured input into:
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