MEP Commissioning Manager

Description
At John Paul Construction we believe every project is an opportunity to improve on what’s gone before. To foster that mindset, we hire the brightest and best in the industry, encourage a collaborative approach, and embrace innovative thinking and new technology.
Due to continued expansion, we require a Group Head of MEP Commissioning to Cover all and provide Leadership across our portfolio of projects.
This role is key to ensuring building services perform as intended — safely, efficiently, and in line with design and compliance requirements. You’ll lead a team of engineers and specialists, work closely with contractors and clients, and play a central role in delivering technically sound and fully operational systems on every project.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading the Team: Managing a skilled team of MEP commissioning engineers, providing direction, support, and technical oversight throughout each stage of the commissioning process.
• Setting Strategy: Developing a consistent, practical approach to commissioning across the business – including creating a company-wide commissioning playbook.
• Technical Assurance: Reviewing designs, inspecting works on site, and ensuring systems are tested and performing to specification. Starting with the end in mind.
• Programme and Budget Control: Overseeing commissioning schedules, allocating resources effectively, and keeping activities on time and within budget.
• Collaborating Across the Board: Working closely with project teams, contractors, suppliers (OFCI/CFCI), and clients to coordinate commissioning efforts and resolve issues promptly.
• Ensuring Compliance: Making sure all work meets building regulations, health and safety standards, and any project-specific requirements.
• Maintaining Records: Keeping detailed, accurate documentation – from test results to compliance sign-offs – to ensure traceability and transparency.
• Coaching and Mentoring: Supporting the development of junior staff, sharing knowledge, and helping to build expertise within the team.
• Improving How We Work: Identifying where processes can be made more efficient or effective, and helping to drive improvements across the commissioning function.

Specific Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Building Services, or Construction Management (or equivalent experience).
• Significant hands-on experience in MEP commissioning, with a strong track record in a leadership or senior role.
• In-depth knowledge of building services, construction methods, and industry regulations.
• Strong organisational and communication skills – able to manage teams and work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders.
• Confident using relevant digital tools such as BIM and Revit to support planning and coordination.

Package
As a permanent John Paul Construction employee, you can benefit from*:
Competitive Salary, Company Vehicle or Travel Allowance, Relocation Allowance (where applicable), Company Laptop, Company phone, Pension, Life insurance, Income Protection, Continuous Professional Development (CPD), Access to Lifestyle
Benefits (such as Bike to work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Sports & Social Club) and many more.
We fully embrace the right of all employees to work in an environment that ensures equal opportunity and treatment with dignity and respect.

• Benefits may be role dependent and/or certain T&C’s apply