Data Centre Acceptance & Handover Lead

Norconsult Telematics; Dubai; On-site; AED 331,000 - 477,000; Full time

Job summary

Norconsult Telematics is seeking an Acceptance Handover Manager in Damascus, Syria, to plan, manage, and control the acceptance and handover process for data centre and critical facilities. You will ensure inspections, testing, and documentation meet contractual and design requirements before acceptance.

You will coordinate FAT, SAT, IST, manage snagging, prepare handover packs, and report readiness and risks to the Sr. Project Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in construction, testing and commissioning, or handover of major projects, including at least five (5) years in acceptance or handover management for data centres, mission-critical facilities or mega infrastructure projects.
• Sound knowledge of data centre critical systems and their testing and acceptance requirements, including MV/LV power distribution, UPS and generator systems, precision cooling, fire detection and suppression, and ELV/BMS systems.
• Practical experience with staged commissioning and integrated systems testing for mission-critical facilities.
• Strong command of QA/QC documentation, handover procedures, and defects liability period management.
• Recognised commissioning or project management certification (e.g., CxA, PMP) is an advantage.
• Fluency in Arabic, with strong English communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the project acceptance and handover plan, defining stages, acceptance criteria, responsibilities, and documentation requirements for each system and facility area.
• Review contractor testing and commissioning plans, method statements, and ITPs to ensure alignment with acceptance criteria and contractual requirements.
• Coordinate and witness FAT, SAT, and IST for critical infrastructure including MV/LV power distribution, UPS/generator, precision cooling, fire detection/suppression, and ELV/BMS systems.
• Verify completed works meet approved drawings, specs, and contract requirements prior to acceptance.
• Manage snagging and punch-list process including inspections, categorisation, assignment, progress tracking, and close-out verification.
• Coordinate compilation and review of acceptance documentation including test records, warranties, drawings, O&M manuals, spare parts, and training records.
• Chair and attend acceptance and handover meetings with contractors, consultants, client and operations teams; track actions to closure.
• Plan partial and phased handovers and manage interfaces between construction, testing, commissioning and operations.
• Ensure client operations staff training is planned, delivered, and documented as part of handover requirements.
• Prepare and issue acceptance certificates, handover packs, and close-out reports for client review and sign-off.
• Maintain the acceptance and handover register and report readiness, risks and outstanding items to Sr. Project Manager.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

QA/QC documentation

FAT/SAT/IST coordination

Planning & scheduling

Communication

Arabic fluency

English communication

Handover process

Risk reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering

Job description

Norconsult Telematics is seeking an Acceptance Handover Manager in Damascus, Syria, to plan, manage, and control the acceptance and handover process for data centre and critical facilities. You will ensure inspections, testing, and documentation meet contractual and design requirements before acceptance.

You will coordinate FAT, SAT, IST, manage snagging, prepare handover packs, and report readiness and risks to the Sr. Project Manager.