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Keith Rawlingson

Keith Rawlingson

Cheshunt,Hertfordshire

Summary

Senior M&E Project Manager and Senior Commissioning Manager experienced in delivering complex mechanical, electrical, public health, controls, and life-safety systems across major commercial, residential, and high-rise projects. Achieved successful project outcomes through effective coordination of multidisciplinary design teams, comprehensive commissioning management, and resolution of technical issues. Focused on driving MEP projects from design through to completion, ensuring all systems meet rigorous standards and client expectations.

Overview

9
9
years of post-secondary education
15
15
years of professional experience

Work history

Senior project manager

CSI Compass / Watermans Group
TIDE Bankside 8 Emerson Street , London
2026.06 - Current

Working as a Senior Project Manager across multiple major MEP projects, including complex high-rise developments exceeding 30 storeys. Managed the design delivery process while maintaining technical oversight of installation, commissioning, testing, and handover activities.

  • Managed design at 50 Fenchurch Street, 60 Gracechurch Street, 110 Queen’s Walk and 99 City Road, focusing on design management, technical coordination, commissioning oversight, and project delivery.
  • Manage the delivery of MEP design packages in accordance with the agreed project programme and client requirements.
  • Developed and maintained detailed design programmes and trackers, identifying outstanding information, dependencies, risks, and key deliverable dates to ensure timely project delivery.
  • Coordinate mechanical, electrical and public health design deliverables across internal design teams, external consultants and specialist contractors.
  • Chaired and attended design, progress, and coordination meetings with clients, consultants, main contractors, and project stakeholders to drive alignment and project success.
  • Monitored design progress against programme and provided clear reporting on outstanding actions, risks, and potential delays to facilitate effective decision-making.
  • Manage RFIs, technical queries, design comments and consultant responses through project document control platforms.
  • Review design information, drawings, schedules, schematics, specifications and technical submissions prior to formal issue.
  • Undertake regular site visits to review installation progress against the approved design and identify technical or coordination issues.

Senior Commissioning Manager

CSI Compass
2025.09 - Current

Managed and coordinated M&E commissioning process for University of Oxford Global Health Building, overseeing final construction, testing, integrated systems testing and handover stages to ensure successful project delivery.

Coordinated commissioning process for mechanical, electrical, BMS, controls and life-safety systems, documenting compliance with project design requirements and programme timelines to maintain quality standards.

Supervised team members in executing tasks, promoting high performance culture.

Collaborated with engineering teams for design optimisation leading to improved functionality.

Initiated preventive measures against possible project delays or setbacks.

Supervised team members in executing tasks, promoting high performance culture.

Collaborated with engineering teams for design optimisation leading to improved functionality.

Initiated preventive measures against possible project delays or setbacks.

Supervised team members in executing tasks, promoting high performance culture.

Collaborated with engineering teams for design optimisation leading to improved functionality.

Initiated preventive measures against possible project delays or setbacks.

Supervised team members in executing tasks, promoting high performance culture.

Collaborated with engineering teams for design optimisation leading to improved functionality.

Initiated preventive measures against possible project delays or setbacks.

Supervised team members in executing tasks, promoting high performance culture.

Collaborated with engineering teams for design optimisation leading to improved functionality.

Initiated preventive measures against possible project delays or setbacks.

Supervised team members in executing tasks, promoting high performance culture.

Collaborated with engineering teams for design optimisation leading to improved functionality.

Initiated preventive measures against possible project delays or setbacks.

Supervised team members in executing tasks, promoting high performance culture.

Collaborated with engineering teams for design optimisation leading to improved functionality.

Initiated preventive measures against possible project delays or setbacks.

Supervised team members in executing tasks, promoting high performance culture.

Collaborated with engineering teams for design optimisation leading to improved functionality.

Initiated preventive measures against possible project delays or setbacks.

Supervised team members in executing tasks, promoting high performance culture.

Collaborated with engineering teams for design optimisation leading to improved functionality.

Initiated preventive measures against possible project delays or setbacks.

Supervised team members in executing tasks, promoting high performance culture.

Collaborated with engineering teams for design optimisation leading to improved functionality.

Initiated preventive measures against possible project delays or setbacks.

Supervised team members in executing tasks, promoting high performance culture.

Collaborated with engineering teams for design optimisation leading to improved functionality.

Initiated preventive measures against possible project delays or setbacks.

Supervised team members in executing tasks, promoting high performance culture.

Collaborated with engineering teams for design optimisation leading to improved functionality.

Initiated preventive measures against possible project delays or setbacks.

Supervised team members in executing tasks, promoting high performance culture.

Collaborated with engineering teams for design optimisation leading to improved functionality.

Initiated preventive measures against possible project delays or setbacks.

Supervised team members in executing tasks, promoting high performance culture.

Collaborated with engineering teams for design optimisation leading to improved functionality.

Initiated preventive measures against possible project delays or setbacks.

Senior Commissioning Manager

Borough Engineering Services
2024.07 - 2025.09

Worked as Senior Commissioning Manager for Borough Engineering Services (BES) on Shard Place, London, a major high-rise residential development comprising 30 storeys and 176 apartments.

Developed structured remedial works and commissioning strategy, establishing sequence of works to restore building conditions for safe and effective commissioning, including identification of priorities, dependencies, outstanding installations, remedial requirements, commissioning activities, and integrated testing for completion and handover.

Conducted detailed survey and assessment of existing M&E installations to establish condition, identify incomplete or defective works, and determine systems requiring remedial works, recommissioning, or further testing.

Managing director

KJR Complete Services Ltd
2012.03 - 2024.03

Managed projects from design review through to final handover, integrating commercial and project management with technical expertise in M&E, actively coordinating installation and commissioning of complex building services systems.

Directed management and delivery of mechanical and electrical building services projects within commercial, residential, and construction environments, ensuring successful outcomes.

Oversaw technical compliance and certification as Qualified Supervisor (QS) for NICEIC, Gas Safe, F-Gas, and MCS registered activities, maintaining high standards.

Education

GCSEs -

Marshalls Park School
Romford, Havering
1992.09 - 1997.06

NVQ Level 3 - Level 2 & 3 Electrical Installation

Havering College of Further and Higher Education
Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch
1999.09 - 2003.07

Skills

  • NVQ Level 7 Diploma in Construction Senior Management – 2026
  • Commissioning Specialists Association (CSA) – Commissioning Manager Grade 3 (CM3) – 2025
  • SMSTS – Site Management Safety Training Scheme
  • Level 3 First Aid
Electrical Qualifications
  • Level 2 Electrical Installation – 1999
  • Level 3 Electrical Installation – 2003
  • Level 3 2391 – Electrical Inspection & Testing – 2005
  • Level 3 2394 – Initial Verification & Inspection and Testing
  • BS 7671:2018A2:2022 – Requirements for Electrical Installations
  • Level 3 Electric Vehicle Charging Systems
  • Level 3 Solar PV Systems
Mechanical, HVAC & Renewable Energy Qualifications
  • Level 3 Air Source Heat Pumps
  • Level 3 Mechanical Ventilation
  • F-Gas Certification
  • Water Regulations
  • Energy Efficiency – Domestic Hot Water & Heating Systems
Fire, Life Safety & Specialist Systems
  • BS 5839:2025 – Fire Detection and Fire Alarm Systems
  • Fibre & Data Systems
  • Smart Building & Control Systems – Crestron, Lutron & Control4
Professional Cards & Competency
  • ECS Black Card – Electrical Contracts Manager
  • CSCS Black Card – Mechanical Manager
  • ECS Gold Card – Electrical
  • CSCS Gold Card – Renewable Energy Installer
  • ECS / NICEIC – Qualifying Supervisor
  • Skillcard – Refrigeration / Air Conditioning
  • CSCS – Heating & Mechanical
  • Commissioning management
Technical Competency

Extensive technical knowledge across mechanical, electrical, public health, HVAC, controls, fire and life-safety systems, supported by formal electrical, mechanical, renewable energy and commissioning qualifications Experienced in applying relevant British Standards, commissioning guidance and industry best practice throughout design, installation, commissioning, integrated testing and final handover

Affiliations

  • Aviation A keen aviation enthusiast with experience as a Private Pilot and Flight Instructor, operating within both UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) frameworks. Aviation has developed and reinforced strong skills in planning, situational awareness, risk management, decision-making and operating within highly regulated and safety-critical environments.

Timeline

Senior project manager

CSI Compass / Watermans Group
2026.06 - Current

Senior Commissioning Manager

CSI Compass
2025.09 - Current

Senior Commissioning Manager

Borough Engineering Services
2024.07 - 2025.09

Managing director

KJR Complete Services Ltd
2012.03 - 2024.03

NVQ Level 3 - Level 2 & 3 Electrical Installation

Havering College of Further and Higher Education
1999.09 - 2003.07

GCSEs -

Marshalls Park School
1992.09 - 1997.06
Keith Rawlingson