Electrical Cx Manager | Germany

Kirby Group; Deutschland; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirby Group Engineering is seeking a Commissioning Manager to lead turnover, testing and commissioning activities across assigned projects and regions. You will develop commissioning plans, protocols, and IST documentation, while interfacing with clients, consultants and project teams to ensure quality and on-time delivery.

You will mentor commissioning engineers, ensure compliance with ESSW requirements, and drive readiness through structured reviews and handovers, contributing to long-term

Qualifications

• Third-level qualification in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or equivalent.
• 8+ years’ experience in a commissioning, testing, or turnover leadership role.
• Strong experience delivering data centre or mission-critical projects.
• Proven leadership and stakeholder management capability.
• Strong organisational, reporting, and documentation skills.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to influence at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead turnover, testing and commissioning activities across projects or regions.
• Develop and implement Commissioning Plans, strategies and protocols.
• Act as the primary commissioning interface with clients, consultants and project teams.
• Mentor, coach and develop commissioning engineers, authorised persons and testers.
• Chair commissioning and turnover kick-off meetings and lead reviews.
• Produce regular commissioning and quality reports for management and clients.

Skills

8+ years experience

Leadership

Data centre experience

Education

Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering degree

Job description

• Permanent position available with a considerable portfolio of works for the next 5+ years
• To build your career by assisting in the delivery of ‘leading edge’ engineering projects.
• To work with a vibrant, agile and multi-functional team in delivering projects on time, safely, to budget and to the required quality standards.
• To benefit from Kirby’s Career Development Programmes that will enhance your leadership capability.
• To work with the best.
• Excellent package on offer with room for negotiations

About Kirby Group Engineering

Kirby Group Engineering is an international multi-disciplinary engineering services contractor and leading provider of high-value engineering services to a number of ‘blue chip’ companies. Operating across Ireland, the UK, Europe and South Africa, Kirby has become the engineering service provider of choice in growth segments such as pharmaceuticals, data centres and power transmission and distribution. Our culture is innovative, collaborative and performance focused. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow and develop in a company committed to developing talent and rewarding performance.

Role Purpose

TheCommissioning Manager is responsible for the planning, management, coordination, and execution of all turnover, testing, and commissioning activities across assigned projects.

The role ensures consistent application of Kirby’s commissioning processes, SOPs, and quality standards, while maintaining full compliance with project specifications, statutory requirements, and client expectations. The Commissioning Manager will also mentor and develop commissioning personnel to ensure both project success and long‑term capability growth within the business.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Commissioning Strategy

• Lead all turnover, testing, and commissioning activities across assigned projects or regions
• Develop and implement Commissioning Plans, strategies, and protocols aligned with construction programmes
• Act as the primary commissioning interface with clients, consultants, and project teams
• Mentor, coach, and develop commissioning engineers, authorised persons, and testers

Planning, Systems & Readiness

• Develop and review:
  • Commissioning Plans and schedules (Level 0–5)
  • System matrices and boundaries
  • Commissioning protocols and narratives
  • Integrated Systems Testing (IST) documentation where required
• Chair commissioning and turnover kick‑off meetings
• Lead commission ability reviews and provide constructability and sequencing input

Quality, Compliance & Governance

• Ensure system walk‑downs are completed and test packs are correctly maintained
• Spot‑check systems to verify installation quality and commissioning readiness
• Report and manage commissioning and QC non‑conformances, ensuring timely close‑out
• Ensure compliance with ESSW requirements and appoint Authorised Persons (APs)
• Ensure commissioning activities are witnessed, signed off, and formally accepted

Interface & Stakeholder Management

• Liaise closely with:
  • Construction and Engineering teams
  • Commissioning specialists and contractors
  • Equipment vendors and OEMs
• Review and approve vendor SAT and commissioning procedures
• Ensure client training is delivered in line with agreed schedules

Reporting & Handover

• Produce regular commissioning and quality reports for Project, Operations, and Engineering Managers
• Track snagging and system close‑out, providing monthly status reporting
• Ensure all documentation and certification is complete prior to final handover (e.g. Safe Electric / NICEIC)
• Support audits and client inspections

Business Support

• Support tender reviews and attend tender interviews where required
• Assist with recruitment and deployment of commissioning resources
• Identify emerging technologies and assess innovative approaches
• Assist Business Unit Leads and Engineering Managers with complex technical issues

Requirements

Essential

• Third‑level qualification in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or equivalent
• 8+ years’ experience in a commissioning, testing, or turnover leadership role
• Strong experience delivering data centre or mission‑critical projects
• Proven leadership and stakeholder management capability
• Strong organisational, reporting, and documentation skills
• Excellent communicator with the ability to influence at all levels

Kirby Group Engineering is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age.