Senior Commissioning Engineers and Managers – UK

For Commissioning Managers

Key Responsibilities

• Work safely and in compliance with company health and safety policies.
• Maintain a diligent, efficient, and professional approach.
• Ensure technical accuracy and production of high-quality deliverables.
• Work closely with main contractors to develop commissioning strategies aligned with project needs.
• Adopt company project and internal management systems.
• Maintain financial awareness and manage relevant project expenditure.
• Attend internal and external meetings as required.
• Prepare reports containing technical, commercial, and programme information.
• Develop project-specific commissioning management and validation documents.
• Review drawings, manuals, and technical submissions.
• Produce method statements, test scripts, and related documentation.
• Identify project scope changes and report them internally.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to assess progress, challenges, and costs.
• Undertake hands-on commissioning work where necessary.

General Duties

• Plan ahead to ensure the availability of test instrumentation.
• Support the development of tender submissions.
• Complete weekly timesheets accurately.
• Proactively support colleagues across the business.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineering degree and/or LEED® accreditation.
• Strong controls background (highly desirable).
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience with mechanical, electrical, and controls systems.
• For Commissioning Managers: demonstrable experience leading commissioning processes on large or complex projects. #LI-MW4
• Must be willing to travel to site-based locations as reasonably based on HDR needs
• Must be an experienced engineer, either a licensed PE or a field technician with excellent understanding of MEP systems, HVAC controls, the T&B process, etc
• Must have good computer skills and effective typing skills
• Understanding of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Project software
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Be familiar with the organization of design documents, the preparation of the multidiscipline designs, and the delivery of the design & construction services
• Strong knowledge of construction practices, systems engineering, operations fundamentals, contracting, and general business operations
• Understanding of project accounting and financial management tools
• Ability to prioritize and organize work; ability to work on multiple tasks concurrently
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
• What We Believe HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve. Our Commitment As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.