Commissioning Manager

Spencer Ogden; Frankfurt; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Spencer Ogden is seeking a Commissioning Manager to lead end-to-end commissioning activities for large-scale data centre developments in Berlin or Frankfurt. You will oversee electrical, mechanical, and critical infrastructure systems from construction through to handover, ensuring projects meet milestones and client requirements.

The role requires proven data centre commissioning experience, strong MEP knowledge, and excellent communication. Fluency in English is essential; German is a plus.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Commissioning Manager on large-scale data centre projects.
• Strong understanding of MEP systems: electrical distribution, UPS, generators, cooling, BMS.
• Experience managing commissioning processes and IST.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary contractors and teams.
• Excellent communication, coordination and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent English; German language skills are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end commissioning across mechanical, electrical, and critical infrastructure systems.
• Develop and manage commissioning strategies, schedules, procedures, and documentation.
• Oversee equipment testing from initial test to IST and handover.
• Coordinate with general contractors, MEP subcontractors, commissioning agents, consultants, and internal teams.
• Ensure compliance with specifications, safety regulations, and operational requirements.
• Identify and resolve commissioning risks and interface challenges.
• Monitor progress and manage issues to meet milestones.
• Support the transition of facilities into live operations.

Skills

Fluent English

Communication

Coordination

Problem-solving

Education

Degree or relevant technical qualification in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Commissioning Manager - Data Centres (m/f/d)

Location: Berlin / Frankfurt, Germany

Employment Type: Permanent | Full-Time

Industry: Data Centres | Mission Critical Infrastructure

About the Opportunity

We are currently supporting a leading international data centre developer and operator in the recruitment of an experienced Commissioning Manager to join their expanding operations in Germany.

This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of commissioning activities on large-scale, technically complex data centre developments in Berlin or Frankfurt, ensuring the successful delivery of critical infrastructure from construction through to operational handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate end-to-end commissioning activities across mechanical, electrical and critical infrastructure systems.
• Develop and manage commissioning strategies, schedules, procedures and documentation.
• Oversee commissioning activities from initial equipment testing through integrated systems testing (IST) and final handover.
• Coordinate with general contractors, MEP subcontractors, commissioning agents, consultants and internal project teams.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, quality standards, safety regulations and operational requirements.
• Identify and resolve technical issues, commissioning risks and interface challenges.
• Monitor commissioning progress, manage outstanding issues and ensure project milestones are achieved.
• Support the successful transition of completed facilities into live operations.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Commissioning Manager, Commissioning Lead or Senior Commissioning Engineer on large-scale data centre or mission-critical projects.
• Strong technical understanding of MEP systems, including electrical distribution, UPS, generators, cooling systems, BMS and associated infrastructure.
• Experience managing commissioning processes, including Level 1-5 commissioning and Integrated Systems Testing (IST).
• Previous experience coordinating multidisciplinary contractors and commissioning teams.
• Strong understanding of commissioning documentation, testing protocols and handover procedures.
• Excellent communication, coordination and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent English; German language skills are advantageous.
• Degree or relevant technical qualification in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.

What's on Offer?

• Permanent position with an established international data centre organisation.
• Opportunity to work on major hyperscale and mission-critical infrastructure developments.
• Long-term career development within a growing European data centre portfolio.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Exposure to technically challenging projects and international delivery teams.