Data Centre Mechanical Commissioning Lead

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Fredericia Kommune; On-site; DKK 538,000 - 897,000; Full time

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Mechanical Commissioning Lead for a major data centre project in Fredericia, Denmark. You will own the mechanical commissioning from planning to sign-off, coordinating with project teams and vendors to deliver safe, compliant systems on a long-term programme.

The role requires strong leadership, a proven track record on large-scale projects and experience with data-centre environments or mission-critical facilities.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in mechanical commissioning from planning to sign-off.
• Experience leading commissioning activities or teams.
• Track record delivering large-scale engineering/construction projects.
• Strong ability to interpret drawings, specs and technical docs.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors and vendors.
• Excellent organisational and reporting skills.
• Proactive in issue identification and resolution.
• Data centre or mission-critical environment experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement mechanical commissioning plans.
• Review IFC drawings, specifications and submittals.
• Coordinate commissioning with planners, engineers and vendors.
• Attend client commissioning meetings and maintain alignment.
• Define system boundaries, benchmarks and requirements.
• Review and approve commissioning checklists and test packs.
• Coordinate and witness commissioning activities.
• Lead system walkdowns, tag walks and sign-off.
• Manage trackers, logs and weekly progress reports.
• Identify and close out commissioning snags.
• Coordinate specialists and ensure activities align with programme.
• Ensure client training is completed on schedule.
• Identify commissioning risks and communicate impacts.
• Work with Project Management and Commercial teams on commissioning matters.
• Mentor and support junior commissioning engineers.

Skills

Mechanical commissioning

Leadership experience

Large-scale projects

Drawing interpretation

Coordination of vendors

Documentation & reporting

Communication skills

Data centre experience

Job description

Mechanical Commissioning Lead - Data Centre

Location: Fredericia, Denmark

Salary: Up to €120,000

Employment: Permanent

Sector: Data Centres / Critical Infrastructure

A leading international engineering contractor is looking for an experienced Mechanical Commissioning Lead to join a major data centre project in Fredericia, Denmark.

With a significant portfolio of projects secured for the next 5+ years, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced commissioning professional looking for long-term stability, career progression and the chance to work on a technically advanced data centre project.

The Opportunity

As Mechanical Commissioning Lead, you'll take ownership of the mechanical commissioning process from planning through to final system sign-off.

You'll work closely with project management, engineering, planning and commercial teams, while coordinating specialist vendors and commissioning engineers to ensure systems are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required client standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement detailed mechanical commissioning plans
• Review IFC drawings, specifications and technical submittals
• Coordinate commissioning activities with planners, package engineers and specialist vendors
• Attend client commissioning meetings and maintain project alignment
• Define system boundaries, benchmarks and commissioning requirements
• Review and approve commissioning checklists, scripts, test packs and documentation
• Coordinate and witness commissioning activities
• Lead system walkdowns, tag walks and system sign-off
• Manage commissioning trackers, logs and weekly progress reports
• Identify, manage and close out commissioning snags
• Coordinate specialist vendors and ensure activities remain aligned with programme
• Ensure client training is completed on schedule
• Identify commissioning risks and communicate potential programme impacts
• Work alongside Project Management and Commercial teams on commissioning-related matters
• Mentor and support junior commissioning engineers

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who can take genuine ownership of commissioning and operate confidently within a large, fast-paced construction environment.

You should have:

• Strong mechanical commissioning experience
• Previous experience leading commissioning activities or teams
• Experience delivering large-scale, complex engineering or construction projects
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, testing and commissioning processes
• Experience coordinating specialist subcontractors and vendors
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and technical documentation
• Strong organisational and reporting skills
• Excellent communication skills
• A proactive approach to identifying issues and driving them through to resolution
• Data centre experience is highly advantageous, although candidates with strong mechanical commissioning leadership experience from other mission-critical or technically complex environments will also be considered.

What’s On Offer?

• Salary up to €120,000
• Permanent position in Fredericia, Denmark
• Long-term project pipeline of 5+ years
• Major data centre project
• Opportunity to work on leading-edge engineering projects
• Career development and leadership opportunities
• International project environment
• Competitive additional package depending on experience
• Long-term progression within an established international engineering business