Commissioning Manager

Darwin Recruitment; Deutschland; On-site; EUR 92,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Darwin Engineering seeks an experienced Commissioning Manager to join a mission-critical data centre project in Germany. Based in Berlin, you will lead commissioning activities for new builds and upgrades, coordinating FAT, SAT, IST and operational acceptance testing to ensure safe, reliable operation.

You will work with contractors, engineers and suppliers, monitor schedules and KPIs, ensure compliance with safety standards, and drive improvements in commissioning practices across the project

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services, Construction Management or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years' experience in commissioning, engineering or mission-critical environments.
• Proven experience in data centres or critical infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of MEP systems, BMS, building services and controls.
• Experience with FAT, SAT, IST and integrated systems commissioning.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Commissioning software, AutoCAD and relevant professional certifications are desirable.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high standards of safety and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Manage commissioning activities for new builds, infrastructure upgrades and critical systems.
• Coordinate FAT, SAT, IST and operational acceptance testing.
• Ensure systems are safely commissioned, tested and ready for operation.
• Work with contractors, engineers and suppliers to resolve technical issues and minimise delays.
• Monitor commissioning schedules, progress, KPIs and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, Health & Safety requirements and operational procedures.
• Support technical improvements, system reliability and commissioning best practices.
• Provide guidance to engineering teams, project managers and operational stakeholders.

Skills

Commissioning

Data centre

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Project coordination

Safety compliance

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Darwin Engineering are currently looking for an experienced Commissioning Manager to join their team on a mission-critical data centre project in Germany.

Job Title - Commissioning Manager

Client Location - Berlin, Germany

Client Industry - Data Centre

Contract Length - Ongoing Project

Contract Type - Contract / Freelance

Project Focus

• Manage commissioning activities for new builds, infrastructure upgrades and critical systems.
• Coordinate FAT, SAT, IST and operational acceptance testing.
• Ensure systems are safely commissioned, tested and ready for operation.
• Work with contractors, engineers and suppliers to resolve technical issues and minimise delays.
• Monitor commissioning schedules, progress, KPIs and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, Health & Safety requirements and operational procedures.
• Support technical improvements, system reliability and commissioning best practices.
• Provide guidance to engineering teams, project managers and operational stakeholders.

Key Skills and Experience Required

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services, Construction Management or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years' experience in commissioning, engineering or mission-critical environments.
• Proven experience in data centres or critical infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of MEP systems, BMS, building services and controls.
• Experience with FAT, SAT, IST and integrated systems commissioning.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Commissioning software, AutoCAD and relevant professional certifications are desirable.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high standards of safety and reliability.