Data Centre Commissioning Lead

Global Certification & Verification Group; Paris; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement: 20 days + bank

Fully funded training courses

Job summary

Global Certification & Verification Group is seeking a Commissioning Manager to oversee the design, installation and commissioning of critical data centre systems and IT infrastructure. You will lead cross-functional teams, coordinate on-site and off-site activities, and drive testing and handover processes to ensure project success.

The role requires strong leadership and organisational skills, with experience in commissioning phases, safety compliance, and stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Completion of trade apprenticeship or qualifications – Essential
• CSCS / Safe Pass / ECS / SMSTS holder – Essential
• HNC – Electrical, Mechanical or Building Services - Essential
• BEng (Hons) in an engineering discipline or equivalent – Desirable
• Prince 2 or equivalent – Desirable

Responsibilities

• Overseeing safe, timely, and efficient design, installation, and commissioning of critical systems in data centres.
• Leading commissioning workshops and coordination with project teams and sub-contractors.
• Developing commissioning plans, test scripts, and reports across design, construction, acceptance, and handover phases.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Education

CSCS / Safe Pass / ECS / SMSTS holder

HNC – Electrical, Mechanical or Building Services

BEng (Hons) in engineering or equivalent

Prince 2 or equivalent

Job description

The Role:

As the Commissioning Manager, you will be pivotal in overseeing the safe, timely, and efficient design, installation, and commissioning of critical systems and IT infrastructure within data centre environments. This challenging position requires excellent leadership and organisational skills to manage services on and off-site, providing direction to Project Managers, Supervisors, and various sub-contractors as needed.

Primary Responsibilities:

As theCommissioning Manager,your key responsibilities will include:

Design Phase

• Authoring and reviewing the Owner's Project Requirements, Basis of Design, and commissioning documents
• Drafting the Commissioning Plan and Programme, ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines.

• Leading the Commissioning Agent Kick-Off Meeting, facilitating collaboration and understanding among stakeholders.
• Compiling a comprehensive project directory, ensuring all relevant information is documented and easily accessible.

Construction Phase

• Leading Level 2, Level 3, and Level 4 Commissioning Workshops, fostering teamwork and efficient execution of commissioning tasks.
• Attending Factory and Field Witness Tests, overseeing the process, and producing related reports to ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Developing Commissioning Checklists for electrical, mechanical, monitoring, and safety systems, guaranteeing thorough and systematic assessments.
• Drafting Level 4 Test Scripts and Site Observation Reports, documenting observations accurately and providing clear action plans.
• Conducting weekly commissioning and client meetings, maintaining effective communication channels throughout construction.
• Managing and updating the Commissioning Tracker, ensuring all commissioning activities are tracked and progress is well-monitored.

Acceptance Phase

• Overseeing Level 4 Commissioning across various systems, coordinating with project teams to resolve any issues promptly.
• Collating and presenting Level 4 Commissioning data and preparing comprehensive reports for project stakeholders.
• Drafting Level 5 Test Scripts and leading the Pre-Integrated Systems Testing Meeting, ensuring a smooth transition to the final commissioning phase.
• Coordinating Level 5 Commissioning and producing the preliminary report, highlighting successes, and identifying areas for improvement.

Handover Phase

• Coordinating system training data collection, ensuring end-users receive the necessary training for efficient system operation.
• Reviewing Operations & Maintenance procedures, validating their completeness and accuracy.
• Leading the "Lessons Learnt Workshop," facilitating a constructive discussion to identify valuable insights for future projects.
• Delivering the Final Commissioning Report, summarising the commissioning process and outcomes to support the successful handover of the project.

Qualifications and Experience

• Completion of trade apprenticeship or qualifications – Essential
• CSCS / Safe Pass / ECS / SMSTS holder – Essential
• HNC – Electrical, Mechanical or Building Services - Essential
• BEng (Hons) in an engineering discipline or equivalent – Desirable
• Prince 2 or equivalent – Desirable

We will fully support our employees to achieve the above through further education, CPD, and mentoring.

You will be eligible for:

·20 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing 1 day each year for the first 5 years of service

·Fully funded training courses and qualifications

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.