Commissioning Manager / Cx Lead – Data Centre

Commissioning Manager / Cx Lead – Data Centre

Client-side hyperscale data centre programmes in Italy and Norway. Senior commissioning roles in the Owner's team.

ESSENTIAL

• Minimum 2 years' data centre experience

• Hands-on Level 1–5 commissioning delivery

PREFERRED

• Direct-to-chip liquid cooling experience

Applications without the essential experience will not be considered.

Roles Available

* Commissioning (Cx) Lead / Manager – multiple positions

* Commissioning Director

* Mechanical Commissioning Coordinator

The Project

Our client delivers project and construction management services to hyperscale, AI, neocloud and colocation developers, building mission-critical facilities on time, safely and to the highest technical standard. This is a large-scale, complex data centre (data centre) programme where pace and precision are non-negotiable.

The Role

You'll sit in the Owner's project team as the client's commissioning authority, holding the main contractor, MEP subcontractors and CxA to account from Level 1 through Level 4 and handover.

* Lead client-side commissioning strategy, planning and sequencing across mechanical and electrical systems

* Oversee Level 1–4 commissioning: FAT, installation verification, pre-functional and functional testing

* Witness and sign off testing of chillers, CRAH/CRAC, liquid cooling/CDUs, HV/LV, generators, switchgear and UPS

* Review and approve Cx scripts, method statements and test records against the employer's requirements

* Audit contractor performance against programme, specification and Italian, Norwegian and EU standards

* Coordinate with controls, BMS, EPMS and construction teams to close out issues ahead of energisation

* Own Cx issue logs, documentation and turnover packages through to handover

What You'll Bring

* 2+ years' data centre or mission-critical commissioning experience (essential)

* Proven Level 1–4 commissioning delivery on large-scale projects (essential)

* Direct-to-chip liquid cooling commissioning experience (preferred)

* Background as a Cx Lead, Cx Manager or Commissioning Engineer, ideally client-side

* Strong technical knowledge across mechanical and/or electrical systems

* Engineering degree, HNC/HND or equivalent

* Composure under pressure and clear stakeholder communication

What's On Offer

* Salary/rate: Competitve STE

* Direct client-side role on major hyperscale programmes

* Long-term projects with extension potential

* Roles based in Italy and Norway; Mon–Fri or relocation options

* All visa statuses considered, with support and guidance where possible

If you have the data centre commissioning track record and want to work on projects of genuine scale, apply now
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed