Commissioning Manager

G2 Recruitment Group Limited; Acton; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

G2 Recruitment Group Limited seeks an experienced Commissioning Manager to lead the commissioning of a large-scale Data Centre project in Acton. You will ensure systems are tested, validated, and handed over safely and to the highest quality standards.

You will manage electrical, mechanical, and related systems, develop commissioning plans, lead teams and contractors, and coordinate with clients to meet safety and performance requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Commissioning Manager on Data Centre projects.
• Strong knowledge of commissioning processes across MEP systems.
• Proven ability to manage contractors, consultants and client stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate commissioning activities across electrical, mechanical, and associated systems.
• Develop and maintain commissioning plans, schedules, and procedures.
• Lead commissioning teams, contractors, and stakeholders through testing and handover phases.
• Ensure commissioning activities meet project requirements, safety standards and client expectations.
• Review commissioning documentation, test scripts, method statements and reports.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement corrective actions as required.
• Support IST, witnessing, issue resolution, and final project handover.

Skills

Data Centre experience

Commissioning management

MEP systems knowledge

Leadership

Contractor/stakeholder management

Project coordination

Education

Engineering qualification

Job description

I am seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager to lead and oversee the commissioning process for a large-scale Data Centre project in Acton. The role will include ensuring all systems are tested, validated, and handed over safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all commissioning activities across electrical, mechanical, and associated systems.
• Develop and maintain commissioning plans, schedules, and procedures.
• Lead commissioning teams, contractors, and stakeholders through testing and handover phases.
• Ensure commissioning activities are completed in line with project requirements, safety standards, and client expectations.
• Review commissioning documentation, test scripts, method statements, and reports.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement corrective actions as required.
• Support integrated systems testing (IST), witnessing, issue resolution, and final project handover.

Requirements

• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Proven experience as a Commissioning Manager on Data Centre projects.
• Strong knowledge of commissioning processes across MEP systems.
• Experience managing contractors, consultants, and client stakeholders.
• Excellent planning, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.
• Relevant engineering qualification preferred