Commissioning Manager
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Location: Blyth, North East England
Sector: Data Centres / Mission Critical
Project: £10bn Hyperscale Data Centre Campus
Our client is a leading international main contractor delivering some of Europe's most advanced hyperscale and mission-critical data centre developments. They are seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager to join the delivery team on a landmark £10bn hyperscale data centre campus in Blyth, North East England.
This flagship development, one of the largest data centre campuses in Europe, will be delivered over the next decade and represents one of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will lead all commissioning activities across a major phase of the project, ensuring mechanical, electrical and control systems are planned, tested and commissioned safely, efficiently and in accordance with client requirements. Working closely with Project Directors, Construction Managers, MEP teams, commissioning engineers, subcontractors and client representatives, you will develop and manage the commissioning strategy, coordinate multidisciplinary teams and drive successful project completion through to final handover.
Key Responsibilities
Lead all commissioning activities from pre-commissioning through to integrated systems testing and client handover
Develop and implement project commissioning plans, programmes and commissioning strategies
Coordinate commissioning teams, specialist subcontractors and equipment vendors
Manage interfaces between mechanical, electrical, CSA, controls and client fit-out teams
Ensure systems are installed, tested and commissioned in accordance with project specifications and client requirements
Oversee commissioning documentation, inspection and test plans, system completion & turnover processes
Monitor commissioning progress and implement recovery plans where required
Chair commissioning meetings and provide regular progress reports to project leadership and client teams
Manage system walkdowns, punch lists, snagging and close-out activities
Ensure all commissioning activities comply with health, safety and quality standards
Support integrated systems testing (IST), energisation and operational readiness
Lead the successful handover of commissioned systems to the client and operations teams
Requirements
Proven experience as a Commissioning Manager on major construction projects
Previous experience delivering hyperscale data centres, mission-critical facilities, pharmaceutical, semiconductor or other complex industrial developments
Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, controls and BMS systems
Experience managing commissioning programmes within live, multidisciplinary project environments
Excellent knowledge of commissioning procedures, QA/QC, system completion and handover processes
Strong planning, organisational xkybehq and stakeholder management skills
Ability to coordinate multiple subcontractors, consultants and client teams
Degree or HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services or a related discipline
Experience working within fast-paced, technically demanding construction environments
Package
Highly competitive salary + comprehensive package
Rotation / Accommodation / Living allowance / Travel allowance
Bonus / Car allowance / Private healthcare / Enhanced pension / Life assurance
Long-term opportunity on one of Europe's largest hyperscale data centre developments
This is a rare opportunity to play a pivotal role in the delivery of one of Europe's most significant digital infrastructure programmes. If you have a proven track record leading commissioning activities on complex mission-critical projects and are looking to join a landmark £10bn, 10-year hyperscale data centre campus , we would love to hear from you.
Location: Blyth, North East England
Sector: Data Centres / Mission Critical
Project: £10bn Hyperscale Data Centre Campus
Our client is a leading international main contractor delivering some of Europe's most advanced hyperscale and mission-critical data centre developments. They are seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager to join the delivery team on a landmark £10bn hyperscale data centre campus in Blyth, North East England.
This flagship development, one of the largest data centre campuses in Europe, will be delivered over the next decade and represents one of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will lead all commissioning activities across a major phase of the project, ensuring mechanical, electrical and control systems are planned, tested and commissioned safely, efficiently and in accordance with client requirements. Working closely with Project Directors, Construction Managers, MEP teams, commissioning engineers, subcontractors and client representatives, you will develop and manage the commissioning strategy, coordinate multidisciplinary teams and drive successful project completion through to final handover.
Key Responsibilities
Lead all commissioning activities from pre-commissioning through to integrated systems testing and client handover
Develop and implement project commissioning plans, programmes and commissioning strategies
Coordinate commissioning teams, specialist subcontractors and equipment vendors
Manage interfaces between mechanical, electrical, CSA, controls and client fit-out teams
Ensure systems are installed, tested and commissioned in accordance with project specifications and client requirements
Oversee commissioning documentation, inspection and test plans, system completion & turnover processes
Monitor commissioning progress and implement recovery plans where required
Chair commissioning meetings and provide regular progress reports to project leadership and client teams
Manage system walkdowns, punch lists, snagging and close-out activities
Ensure all commissioning activities comply with health, safety and quality standards
Support integrated systems testing (IST), energisation and operational readiness
Lead the successful handover of commissioned systems to the client and operations teams
Requirements
Proven experience as a Commissioning Manager on major construction projects
Previous experience delivering hyperscale data centres, mission-critical facilities, pharmaceutical, semiconductor or other complex industrial developments
Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, controls and BMS systems
Experience managing commissioning programmes within live, multidisciplinary project environments
Excellent knowledge of commissioning procedures, QA/QC, system completion and handover processes
Strong planning, organisational xkybehq and stakeholder management skills
Ability to coordinate multiple subcontractors, consultants and client teams
Degree or HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services or a related discipline
Experience working within fast-paced, technically demanding construction environments
Package
Highly competitive salary + comprehensive package
Rotation / Accommodation / Living allowance / Travel allowance
Bonus / Car allowance / Private healthcare / Enhanced pension / Life assurance
Long-term opportunity on one of Europe's largest hyperscale data centre developments
This is a rare opportunity to play a pivotal role in the delivery of one of Europe's most significant digital infrastructure programmes. If you have a proven track record leading commissioning activities on complex mission-critical projects and are looking to join a landmark £10bn, 10-year hyperscale data centre campus , we would love to hear from you.