Senior Commissioning Engineer - Mechanical

About AESG

AESG is an award-winning Specialist Consultancy, Engineering and Advisory firm operating worldwide with offices in London, Riyadh, Singapore, Dubai, Cape Town, Cairo, and Sydney. Serving regions including the Middle East, Europe, and Asia, AESG offers expertise in Building Engineering, Planning and Infrastructure, Strategy and Advisory, and Commissioning, Handover and Asset Management. The company is known for leadership in sustainable design, fire and life safety, cost management, facade engineering, commissioning, building performance, waste management, environmental consultancy, carbon management, and acoustics.

Job Purpose

The position of Senior Commissioning Engineer is a high-level role within the commissioning project team. This individual serves as a technical authority in their discipline and leads within the team. They are proactive, assist the project manager in fulfilling project objectives, and provide coaching and training to team members.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in MEP or Building Services Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Building Services Engineering
• College Diploma or Certificate in MEP / Building Services Engineering or equivalent qualifications
• MEP Trade Time Served plus City & Guilds Certificate
• At least 8 years of relevant experience with an Engineering Degree
• At least 10 years of experience with a College Diploma
• At least 12 years of experience with a College or Trade Certificate
• Chartered Engineer status desirable but not mandatory
• Incorporated Engineer status desirable but not mandatory
• CSA Grade 5 qualification desirable but not essential
• Certification as Commissioning Authority with BCA, ACG or NEBB is an advantage

Role Responsibilities

• Conduct site inspections independently within the chosen discipline
• Review design documents, tolerances, and agreed methodologies
• Evaluate test procedures and results for compliance with project specifications and industry standards
• Assist in reviewing documentation for compliance with relevant codes
• Report any issues clearly and concisely to senior team members
• Engage professionally with contractors' commissioning teams
• Observe quality of installations on site
• Prepare high-quality documentation including Site Observation Reports
• Monitor installations, submissions, and engineering tools to adhere to project and commissioning guidelines
• Participate in meetings and workshops as needed
• Serve as a technical authority and leader within the project team and division
• Mentor, train, and support colleagues
• Track task completion and prepare lookaheads and milestone trackers
• Maintain a daily diary of events, systems inspected, document reviews, and on-site decisions
• Assist with commissionability design reviews and create detailed, recommendation-focused documents

Competencies and Skills

• Leadership and management involving delegation, strategic planning, and team collaboration
• Effective communication and collaboration enhanced by clear instructions and feedback
• Technical expertise to become subject matter experts in specific areas
• Promotion of creativity and innovation within the team
• Client relationship management and business development focused on client satisfaction and proposal preparation
• Strategic planning supported by data analysis and report preparation for divisional planning
• Time and project management skills, including resource allocation and budgeting
• Industry leadership demonstrated through engagement in professional groups, conferences, and research
• Independent project management with successful delivery of complex projects and process improvements
• Mentoring and guiding junior staff in project teams
• Commercial skills including budget oversight, expense tracking, vendor relationship management, and contract negotiation
• Problem solving with consideration of long-term outcomes
• Employee relations and compliance with regulations
• Commitment to AESG values: Honesty, Flexibility, Adaptability, Client-centricity, and Collaboration