Commissioning Manager

Darwin Recruitment; Finland; On-site; EUR 111,000 - 166,000; Part time

Job summary

Darwin Engineering are currently looking for an experienced Commissioning Manager to join a major data centre project in Finland. You will lead commissioning across the full QCx scope, develop strategies and coordinate FAT, SAT, IST and integrated systems commissioning.

With 7+ years in commissioning or mission-critical environments, you will oversee QA procedures, testing records and lead cross-functional teams while ensuring safety, standards and timely delivery on site in Finland.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all commissioning activities across the full QCx scope of a major data centre project.
• Develop and implement commissioning strategies, plans and execution programmes.
• Coordinate FAT, SAT, IST and integrated systems commissioning activities.
• Ensure mechanical, electrical and critical infrastructure systems are safely commissioned, tested and ready for operation.
• Work closely with contractors, engineers, suppliers and project managers to resolve technical issues and minimise delays.
• Oversee quality assurance procedures, commissioning documentation and testing records.
• Monitor commissioning schedules, progress, KPIs and reporting.
• Ensure all commissioning activities comply with engineering standards, project specifications and Health & Safety requirements.
• Lead and coordinate commissioning engineers and technical teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support technical improvements, system reliability and commissioning best practices.
• Provide guidance to engineering teams, project managers and operational stakeholders.
• Ensure facility grid requirements and associated infrastructure systems are properly considered throughout commissioning.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Project management

Data centre commissioning

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Electrical Engineering degree

Building Services degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Commissioning software

Job description

Darwin Engineering are currently looking for an experienced Commissioning Manager to join a specialist data centre commissioning partner on a major mission-critical data centre project in Finland.

Job Title – Commissioning Manager

Client Location – Finland

Client Industry – Data Centre

Contract Length – Ongoing Project

Contract Type – Contract / Freelance

Project Focus

• Manage and oversee all commissioning activities across the full Quality Commissioning (QCx) scope of a major data centre project.
• Develop and implement commissioning strategies, plans and execution programmes.
• Coordinate FAT, SAT, IST and integrated systems commissioning activities.
• Ensure mechanical, electrical and critical infrastructure systems are safely commissioned, tested and ready for operation.
• Work closely with contractors, engineers, suppliers and project managers to resolve technical issues and minimise delays.
• Oversee quality assurance procedures, commissioning documentation and testing records.
• Monitor commissioning schedules, progress, KPIs and reporting.
• Ensure all commissioning activities comply with engineering standards, project specifications and Health & Safety requirements.
• Lead and coordinate commissioning engineers and technical teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support technical improvements, system reliability and commissioning best practices.
• Provide guidance to engineering teams, project managers and operational stakeholders.
• Ensure facility grid requirements and associated infrastructure systems are properly considered throughout commissioning.

Key Skills and Experience Required

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services 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 mechanical and electrical engineering systems.
• Extensive experience with Quality Commissioning (QCx) and quality assurance processes.
• Strong knowledge of FAT, SAT, IST and integrated systems commissioning.
• Experience with MEP systems, BMS, building services and controls.
• Knowledge of facility grid infrastructure and associated requirements.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience leading commissioning teams and managing multiple contractors.
• Commissioning software, AutoCAD and relevant professional certifications are desirable.

Compliance and Eligibility Requirements

• Candidates must be self-employed and able to operate on a contract/freelance basis.
• Must hold an EU passport or have existing unrestricted eligibility to work in Finland/EU.
• No visa sponsorship can be offered.