Commissioning Manager (Data Centres)
Our client is seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager to support the delivery of data centre/mission critical projects across the UK. This contract role involves leading commissioning activities from pre-commissioning to integrated testing and handover, working closely with client teams, general contractors, and specialist subcontractors to ensure high-quality, safe, and structured outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Driving the commissioning strategy and plan for assigned projects/workstreams
- Leading commissioning activities across mechanical, electrical, and controls/BMS interfaces
- Developing and managing commissioning programmes, priorities, daily/weekly lookaheads, and constraints
- Coordinating stakeholders including clients, general contractors, MEP subcontractors, vendors, CSA/interface teams, and operations
- Overseeing pre-commissioning checks, method statements, test scripts/procedures, FAT/SAT planning, and readiness
- Supporting/leading Integrated Systems Testing (IST)/end-to-end functional testing and scenario testing
- Ensuring commissioning is aligned with QA/QC requirements including correct installation, sign-offs, redlines/as-builts, and O&M readiness
- Managing commissioning documentation including test packs, check sheets, defect/punch lists, closure evidence, and turnover packages
- Supporting handover, snag close-out, training coordination, and operational readiness activities
- Providing clear reporting on progress, risks, blockers, mitigations, and milestones to project leadership
Job Requirements:
- Proven experience in delivering commissioning on mission critical/data centre projects (new build and/or upgrades)
- Strong knowledge of MEP systems typically found in critical environments such as UPS, generators, LV distribution, switchgear, cooling systems, and controls/BMS integration
- Comfortable working on live project sites and influencing multiple parties across the supply chain
- Strong planning/programme skills; able to drive actions, manage dependencies, and keep commissioning on track
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Willingness and flexibility to travel frequently across UK sites, with some remote work as applicable
Desirable Skills:
- Experience with QAQC/Quality frameworks and structured test-pack environments
- Background in either electrical or mechanical disciplines (or both), with strong systems/interface understanding
- Exposure to modular build/traditional build data centres
Contract Details:
- Contract Length: 3-6 months+
- Working Pattern: Mixture of site-based and remote work (project dependent)
- Travel & Accommodation: Covered as required for site attendance
- Start Date: Immediate
If you have significant experience in commissioning within the data centre sector and are looking for a challenging contract role, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic team.
