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Mechanical Commissioning Manager

Sygna

Summary

Sygna is seeking a Mechanical Commissioning Manager to join their international team specializing in commissioning and technical project management for high-performance buildings. The role involves supporting the commissioning process, conducting on-site testing, and ensuring building services systems perform as designed. This position offers continuous learning, mentorship, and involvement in project planning, documentation, and issue resolution within a growing company.

Required Skills

Energy EngineeringBuilding Services EngineeringEnergy ManagementElectrical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

Details

Education Required
Bachelor's
Posted
Jun 25, 2026

Description

Would you like to join our excellent, high-performing team?

About Sygna:

Sygna is a fully independent, international leader in commissioning and technical project management. We specialise in delivering high-performance building solutions for data centres, commercial offices, gigafactories, pharmaceutical laboratories, and historic buildings.

From project inception and commissioning to post-occupancy evaluation, we certify building services and technology systems, ensuring your design is delivered accurately, efficiently, and reliably.

December 2023 marked a significant milestone with the EMEA senior management team successfully completing a management buy-out (MBO) of Sygna (EMEA).

Following the MBO, Sygna is experiencing record-breaking growth. Under the full ownership of our senior leadership team, we are committed to expanding our client relationships, delivering best-in-class commissioning services, and driving innovation in technical project management across global markets.

Why join Sygna?

Are you someone who takes pride in delivering outstanding results, possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and has an exceptional eye for detail? If so, we want YOU to be a part of our team.

What is Commissioning? 

Commissioning management is the process which ensures all the building services systems perform as designed before handing over to the Client. Our role starts at design and ends at hand over to the facility management (FM) teams.
 
So we are involved in all aspects of a project and work with all the design, construction, installation, and FM teams.
 
As energy performance standards become more important and end users demand higher levels of resilience our role is more than ever central to the successful delivery of a project.
 
 

Job Description: 

As a Graduate Commissioning Manager, you will support the commissioning process and contribute to on-site functional testing under the guidance of Senior Commissioning Managers. To succeed in this role, it is essential to demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills, be resourceful, and remain composed under pressure. 

You will provide valuable support to the project team in delivering building services commissioning management throughout the engineering process of a project, from conception to completion. Our approach emphasises teamwork, and we strive to be part of the solution, not the problem. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality in all aspects of commissioning management, including planning, programming, reporting, collaborative working, witnessing, and handover to the FM teams. 

  • Learning and Development:

As a Graduate Commissioning Manager, the primary role involves learning the intricacies of commissioning processes. This includes understanding project deliverables such as plans, specifications, and relevant industry standards. Sub-contractor management, programme creation and the proper tracking, management and escalation of project issues. 

  • Programme Support and Mentorship:

Receive continuous support from a dedicated buddy and mentor, who will offer guidance, assist you in overcoming challenges, and help foster your professional development. 

  • Project Planning and Coordination: 

Assist in project planning meetings to understand commissioning schedules, milestones, and resource requirements. Work closely with Cx managers, engineers, contractors, and stakeholders to coordinate commissioning activities.  

  • Documentation and Reporting:

Develop understanding and assist in maintaining commissioning plans, procedures, and documentation, ensuring accurate recording of tests, inspections, and results. Assist in preparing progress reports, flash reports, and tracking documents for stakeholders. 

  • System Testing and Issue Resolution:

Participate in testing and verifying systems to ensure they meet design specifications and performance criteria. Assist in identifying and resolving technical issues or discrepancies during the commissioning phase.  

  • Quality Control and Compliance: 

Support with ensuring that commissioning activities comply with quality standards, safety regulations, and

project requirements. 

  • Training:

Participate in training sessions related to commissioning processes, H&S, systems, and equipment as well as any further training required.  

  • Problem Solving:

Participate in ongoing training to improve your understanding of project management, engineering processes, and industry standards. Contribute to initiatives that improve project delivery.

  • Client Interface:

Develop effective communication skills to interface with clients during the commissioning process, addressing any concerns or queries. 

  • Project Handover:

Assist in the smooth handover of commissioned systems to the operations team. 

What We Look For:

  • You will likely be a graduate with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Energy Management/Engineering, or Environmental Engineering.

Benefits include but are not limited to:

  • Competitive Salaries
  • Pension contributions
  • Private healthcare
  • Regular employee socials
  • Business travel insurance
  • 25 days annual leave each calendar year (pro-rated from start date) plus bank holidays. After 5 years of service this will increase to 30 days.
  • Buy or Sell Annual Leave Scheme
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Exclusive discounts on a wide range of products and services, including gift cards from brands like Argos, B&Q, Costa, M&S, and Sainsbury's.
  • Referral Scheme
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Interest Free Travel Loan

Our clients trust us to ensure the highest standards are delivered and we are looking for people who have a can-do attitude and share our enthusiasm for exceeding customer expectations.

If that sounds like you then lets talk.

If this job is not quite right for you but you like Sygna as much as we do, then reach out to us too; We have ambitious plans, and you may be the perfect fit for the next stage of our adventure.

We offer a competitive remuneration package commensurate with qualifications and experience to the right candidate.

Note:

The general responsibilities listed herein above are not exhaustive and as such additional duties, which are related to this position in the Company, may be added to the above list at the discretion of the EMEA Managing Director as and when it is deemed necessary. Similarly, as the company grows, there should be an expectation that job roles will be refined over time, to accommodate collaboration with new and existing colleagues.

The schedule of delegated authority (SODA) applies to this role and shall always be adhered to without exception.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. The information provided will be treated in strict confidence. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.