Electrical Commissioning (CX) Lead

Hunter Philips Executive Search; Frankfurt; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Philips Executive Search is seeking an experienced Electrical Commissioning Lead for a major data centre project in West Frankfurt, Germany. The role requires overseeing all commissioning activities from preparation through IST and handover, working with multi-disciplinary teams on a senior site-based level.

The candidate will manage HV/LV infrastructure commissioning, safety compliance, and documentation, ensuring milestones are met and issues resolved efficiently on a high-profile data

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in electrical engineering and commissioning.
• Proven track record on large-scale Data Centre projects.
• Senior commissioning/leadership experience in fast-track environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate electrical commissioning across the project.
• Develop commissioning plans, procedures and programmes.
• Coordinate with construction, engineering, vendors and subcontractors.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Electrical engineering

Commissioning

Stakeholder management

Communication

Data Centre

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday (9 hour days) or a rotation is possible

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Commissioning (CX) Lead to join a major Data Centre project in West Frankfurt, Germany.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for leading and coordinating electrical commissioning activities, ensuring all electrical systems are installed, tested, commissioned and handed over in accordance with project specifications, industry standards and client expectations.

Working closely with the wider construction, engineering and commissioning teams, the Electrical CX Lead will oversee commissioning activities from initial preparation through to functional testing, integrated systems testing and final project handover.

This is a senior site-based role requiring a minimum of 15 years' industry experience, significant electrical commissioning expertise and a proven track record delivering large-scale Data Centre projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all electrical commissioning activities across the project.
• Develop, review and implement electrical commissioning plans, procedures and programmes.
• Coordinate commissioning activities with construction teams, engineering teams, vendors and specialist subcontractors.
• Oversee the commissioning of critical electrical infrastructure, including HV/LV distribution, transformers, switchgear, generators, UPS systems, busbars, distribution boards and associated equipment.
• Ensure electrical systems are installed, inspected and mechanically complete (where applicable) and ready for commissioning.
• Manage and coordinate electrical commissioning teams, subcontractors and specialist vendors.
• Monitor commissioning progress against project milestones and identify programme risks.
• Review commissioning documentation, method statements, risk assessments and test procedures.
• Ensure all commissioning activities are undertaken in accordance with electrical safety requirements and project standards.
• Lead the investigation and resolution of technical issues, defects and commissioning challenges.
• Coordinate functional testing, load testing and support Integrated Systems Testing (IST).
• Maintain accurate commissioning records, test documentation and handover packages.
• Report commissioning progress, technical issues and risks to the wider project leadership team.

Requirements

• Minimum 15 years' experience within electrical engineering and commissioning.
• Proven experience working on large-scale Data Centre projects.
• Previous experience in an Electrical Commissioning Lead or senior commissioning management position.
• Strong technical understanding of critical electrical infrastructure and mission-critical environments.
• Extensive experience with HV/LV systems, transformers, switchgear, generators, UPS systems and electrical distribution.
• Experience managing commissioning teams, subcontractors and specialist vendors.
• Strong understanding of commissioning methodologies, testing procedures and project documentation.
• Experience coordinating commissioning activities within complex, fast-track construction environments.
• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.