Commissioning Manager of the Year
Criteria
Showcasing the ability to manage the entire commissioning process on a project.
Awarded to a commissioning manager who has made a clear and positive contribution to a technically challenging and/or commercially successful project or projects.
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THIS PERSON IS ABLE TO ILLUSTRATE:
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Quantifiable achievements to date - major projects worked on, personal successes and development, team management.
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Technical ability – knowledge of a wide range of systems, the ability to understand system interfaces and interactions, project management skills.
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Attitude - commitment to the project, team building and management, client relationships.
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Career aspirations – personal career aims, progress within their organisation (if an employee).
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Testimonials – they can be from an employer or client. They must be identifiable, i.e. on headed notepaper or a company email.
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Note: Entrants must either be a CSA Individual Member or work for a CSA Corporate Member.
APPLICATION PROCESS
All entries must be submitted online. There is an option to save your entry and complete it at a later date if required, but please ensure your whole entry is submitted by the deadline date as detailed below.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
Additional supporting evidence can be attached to the online entry form. Images must be hi-res but must not exceed 10MB. Testimonials should preferably be on headed paper or a time/date-stamped email with company signature strip. Datasheets, brochures or catalogues WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED so please refrain from sending these. Video links or links to external websites will also NOT be accepted.
JUDGING PROCESS
All information will be treated confidentially & will only be circulated amongst the judges. Entries are judged on merit only, with no reference to external consideration.
CLOSING DATE
The closing date for entry is 24th July 2026. Please note this date is final and will not be extended.
FINALISTS
All entrants will be informed by email as to whether, or not, they have got through to the final stage of the process.
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Modern Building Services (MBS) is the leading independent journal for the UK building services sector, reaching designers, contractors, installers and end-users. Our circulation of 23,724 (ABC) is the largest in our industry.
This year, MBS celebrated 15 years of publishing, but we continue to develop and in 2018 introduced MBStv, a unique online channel bringing news and views to our 152,000 website visitors each year.
As a long-time supporter of the CSA, MBS understands the importance of commissioning for establishing and operating efficient and effective buildings.