Commissioning Manager

Mission Critical Projects | Data Center Commissioning | Leadership Opportunity We are supporting a leading organisation within the mission-critical infrastructure sector that is seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager to lead the delivery of complex hyperscale data center projects. This is an opportunity to join a high-performing team responsible for commissioning some of the most advanced facilities in the world, where reliability, technical excellence, and operational performance are paramount. The Opportunity As Commissioning Manager, you will take ownership of the commissioning process from planning through final handover, ensuring all systems are tested, validated, and operating as designed. You will work closely with project teams, contractors, consultants, and client stakeholders to deliver successful project outcomes across large-scale mission-critical environments. Key Responsibilities Lead commissioning activities from pre-construction through project completion Manage and coordinate L1–L5 commissioning processes Oversee functional testing, integrated systems testing, and final validation activities Develop and manage commissioning schedules, procedures, and documentation Identify and mitigate technical risks, performance issues, and scope gaps Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across mechanical, electrical, controls, and operations functions Ensure compliance with commissioning standards, quality requirements, and project objectives Support issue resolution and drive corrective actions through to completion Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders Mentor and develop commissioning engineers and technical team members What We're Looking For 8+ years of experience within commissioning, engineering, or mission-critical construction environments Proven experience delivering commissioning activities on data centre or other critical infrastructure projects Strong understanding of MEP systems, system integration, and commissioning methodologies Experience leading commissioning teams and managing multiple project stakeholders Ability to review and interpret construction drawings, technical specifications, and contract documents Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills Highly Desirable Full L1–L5 commissioning lifecycle experience Previous experience within hyperscale data centre environments Strong knowledge of mission-critical mechanical and electrical systems Experience managing commissioning programmes across multiple concurrent projects What's On Offer Opportunity to lead high-profile hyperscale data centre projects Exposure to some of the industry's most technically challenging environments Clear progression opportunities within a growing mission-critical business Competitive salary and benefits package Collaborative, high-performance culture focused on technical excellence and delivery If you have a strong commissioning background and are looking to take ownership of major data centre projects, we'd like to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr