Hyperscale Data Centre Commissioning Lead – Electrical

Straightline Consulting Limited; Zürich; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Straightline Consulting in Zurich, Switzerland, is seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager (Electrical Bias) to lead commissioning on mission-critical hyperscale data centre projects. You will own the commissioning life cycle from planning to client handover, coordinating cross-functional teams and ensuring safety and quality standards.

You'll mentor engineers, build strong client relationships, and work with major clients on large-scale electrical and MEP systems, delivering on-time

Qualifications

• Proven data centre commissioning experience is essential.
• Strong electrical background.
• Experience leading commissioning teams on large-scale projects.
• Experience with HV/LV electrical systems and critical infrastructure.
• Confident, client-facing communication.

Responsibilities

• Leading commissioning activities from planning through to client handover.
• Managing multidisciplinary commissioning teams across electrical and MEP systems.
• Driving quality, safety and programme delivery on hyperscale data centre projects.
• Developing commissioning plans, method statements and test scripts.
• Building strong relationships with clients, contractors and stakeholders.
• Mentoring and developing Commissioning Engineers and future leaders.

Skills

Data centre commissioning

Electrical background

Team leadership

Client-facing communication

HV/LV systems

Engineering qualifications

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Commissioning Manager (Electrical Bias)

Zurich, Switzerland | Permanent

Ready to lead the commissioning of some of Europe's most advanced hyperscale data centre projects?

Straightline Consulting is growing, and we're looking for an experienced Commissioning Manager (Electrical Bias) to join our team in Zurich.

This isn't just another Commissioning Manager role.

You'll take ownership of major mission-critical projects, leading teams through every stage of the commissioning process while working alongside some of the industry's biggest clients.

What you'll be doing:

• Leading commissioning activities from planning through to client handover
• Managing multidisciplinary commissioning teams across complex electrical and MEP systems
• Driving quality, safety and programme delivery on hyperscale data centre projects
• Developing commissioning plans, method statements and test scripts
• Building strong relationships with clients, contractors and project stakeholders
• Mentoring and developing Commissioning Engineers and future leaders

What we're looking for:

• Proven Data Centre Commissioning experience (essential)
• Strong Electrical background
• Experience leading commissioning teams on large-scale projects
• Experience with HV/LV electrical systems and critical infrastructure
• Confident client-facing communicator
• Relevant engineering qualifications and site certifications

• Why join Straightline Consulting?
• Work on some of Europe's most exciting hyperscale data centre developments
• Join a growing business with genuine career progression opportunities
• Ongoing investment in training, mentoring and professional development
• Be part of a collaborative team where technical excellence and quality come first

If you're ready for your next challenge and want to play a key role in delivering world-class mission-critical facilities, I'd love to hear from you.

Apply directly via LinkedIn or send me a confidential message to find out more.

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