Dakro Air & Water
HVAC Commissioning Engineer
Salary: up to £50000 DOE, company vehicle
Location: Head Office Dudley, West Midlands Remote, UK travel
About Dakro & Air Water
With engineers across the UK, Our Dakro ethos is that no project is too large or too small for our team. We can assist with everything from regular pre-planned maintenance as part of your legionella risk control through to large pre-commission cleaning projects for data centres and hospitals.
We are proud of our reputation as specialists in water and air hygiene, legionella risk assessment, pre-com cleaning and flushing, commercial plumbing, ductwork cleaning and UV-C air purification.
Dakro is proudly part of Obsequio Group; Our businesses all deliver expert safety and compliance services across the UK, supporting both public and private sector clients, solving complex compliance challenges for operators, developers, estates teams and within facilities management.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and motivated HVAC Commissioning Engineer to join our growing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for commissioning HVAC and associated mechanical systems, ensuring they operate safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications, industry standards, and client requirements.
This role requires excellent technical knowledge, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal engineering teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, coordinate, and execute HVAC commissioning activities from pre-commissioning through to final handover.
- Review project drawings, specifications, control strategies, and commissioning documentation.
- Carry out pre-functional inspections and functional performance testing of HVAC systems.
- Commissioning of vent & wet systems including, air handling units (AHUs), fan coil units (FCUs), chillers, boilers, pumps, ventilation systems, heat recovery units, and associated plant.
- Verify operation of Building Management Systems (BMS) and ensure control sequences function as designed.
- Liaise with Testing, Adjusting and Balancing (TAB) specialists to verify system performance.
- Identify, investigate, and resolve commissioning issues, documenting corrective actions.
- Produce commissioning plans, method statements, inspection records, test sheets, and final commissioning reports.
- Support client demonstrations, operator training, and project handovers.
- Work closely with Dakro's air and water specialists where HVAC systems interface with water treatment and environmental control systems.
Essential Requirements
- Degree, HND, NVQ Level 4/5, or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 3 years' experience in HVAC commissioning or mechanical building services.
- Strong understanding of chilled water, heating water, ventilation, air conditioning, and hydronic systems.
- Experience commissioning Building Management Systems (BMS) and controls.
- Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, P&IDs, and control philosophies.
- Experience working on commercial, healthcare, pharmaceutical, industrial, or data centre projects is advantageous.
- Full UK driving licence.
Experience & Qualifications
- CSA Grade 3 or equivalent commissioning certification.
- CSCS/ECS card.
- SSSTS or SMSTS certification.
- First Aid at Work qualification.
- Experience with cleanrooms, healthcare, data centres, or mission-critical facilities.
- Knowledge of water treatment systems and closed-system water quality.
What We Offer
- Up to £50000 salary DOE
- With work being based across the UK, hotel allowance provided
- Company Car or Company Van
- AVIVA pension scheme
- 28 Holidays year including the bank holidays, with loyalty scheme to increase to 36 days.
Dakro Air & Water is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of background.
This job specification is not exhaustive and may be subject to modification in line with business requirements.
