Location
Dagenham

Hours
Full Time - Hours to be confirmed

Salary
Competitive salary offered

About the Role
Do you want to lead commissioning on a project that blends science, healthcare, and world-class design? Are you passionate about delivering excellence, driving performance, and ensuring safety and quality at every stage? Join Crown House Technologies, the in-house MEP Engineering business of Laing O'Rourke, delivering the full MEP scope for the Ellison Institute of Technology's Oxford Campus – a landmark life sciences development featuring cutting-edge research laboratories, a wellness clinic, and collaborative spaces dedicated to solving global health challenges.

As Principal MEP Commissioning Manager, you will lead the commissioning process across all MEP systems. You will take ownership of strategy and delivery, lead commissioning teams, coordinate specialist contractors, and manage all testing, validation, and handover activities to ensure a fully operational building.

If you join us, you will be a valued member of an industry-leading team offering an exciting and varied career with access to some truly great projects. We are committed to extensive training, development, and long-term career opportunities, making this role ideal for someone seeking long-term career progression.

Key responsibilities include:
- Develop and implement the Commissioning Execution Plan, including strategy, methodology, and fully resourced programme
- Manage all commissioning stages: Static Completion, Pre-functional Testing, Functional Testing, Integrated System Testing, Building Performance Testing
- Oversee and verify Factory Acceptance Testing and site-based commissioning activities
- Ensure compliance with BSRIA, CIBSE, CSA, IET codes of practice, Building Regulations, and BREEAM requirements
- Drive the commissioning programme, monitor progress, and advise on potential delays
- Manage documentation, reporting, and production of the final Commissioning Report
- Ensure safe commissioning practices and adherence to all health and safety standards
- Plan and deliver Employer training, seasonal commissioning, and post-PC monitoring

Experience
Extensive, recent experience managing commissioning on complex MEP projects.
Strong knowledge of design principles, building operation, and commissioning codes of practice.
CSA Grade 6 or CM2 accreditation (or equivalent proven experience).

About you
Excellent leadership, communication, and resource planning skills.
Ability to produce detailed commissioning strategies, schedules, and reports.
Committed to delivering excellence, driving performance, and ensuring safety and quality.
Open to candidates with transferable skill sets and a commitment to learning.

Qualifications
CSA Grade 6 or CM2 accreditation (or equivalent proven experience) is required.
Relevant professional qualifications in commissioning or MEP engineering are advantageous.