Commissioning Manager - Data Centre Construction

3D Personnel Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

3D Personnel Ltd. is recruiting a Commissioning Manager for a major data centre project in Blyth, Northumberland.

You will coordinate M&E commissioning across mechanical and electrical packages, manage commissioning engineers and drive the delivery of the commissioning programme. Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or 5+ years of commissioning leadership on data centre projects, with strong vendor testing, handover experience, and excellent subcontractor

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or 5+ years experience leading commissioning on data centre or mission-critical projects.
• Strong experience commissioning complex M&E systems.
• Mechanical or electrical specialism with a good understanding of the opposite discipline.
• Familiarity with commissioning programmes, vendor testing and handover procedures.
• Excellent organisational, technical and subcontractor management skills.
• Previous data centre or mission-critical commissioning experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Commissioning Lead and manage the site Commissioning Engineers.
• Oversee the development and delivery of the M&E commissioning programme.
• Coordinate commissioning activities across mechanical and electrical packages.
• Manage vendor FATs, FWTs and associated inspection and testing activities.
• Oversee commissioning requirements relating to CFCI and OFCI equipment.
• Review commissioning method statements, testing procedures, scripts and sign-off documentation.
• Coordinate contractors, vendors and construction teams to support commissioning readiness.
• Monitor commissioning progress, resolve technical issues and maintain programme compliance.
• Ensure EHS procedures are implemented throughout all commissioning activities.
• Support final testing, integrated systems coordination and handover.

Skills

MEP commissioning experience

Data centre project experience

Project coordination

Vendor management

Handover procedures

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

5+ years commissioning leadership experience

Job description

Commissioning Manager - Data Centre Construction

Location: Blyth, Northumberland

3D Personnel are recruiting on behalf of a leading international main contractor specialising in the construction and delivery of large-scale data centres and mission-critical facilities.

Our client is looking to appoint an experienced Commissioning Manager to coordinate and oversee the mechanical and electrical commissioning activities on a major data centre project in Blyth.

This opportunity is suitable for candidates with either a mechanical or electrical background, provided they have a strong working knowledge of both disciplines.

The Role

• Report to the Commissioning Lead and manage the site Commissioning Engineers

• Oversee the development and delivery of the M&E commissioning programme

• Coordinate commissioning activities across mechanical and electrical packages

• Manage vendor FATs, FWTs and associated inspection and testing activities

• Oversee commissioning requirements relating to CFCI and OFCI equipment

• Review commissioning method statements, testing procedures, scripts and sign-off documentation

• Coordinate contractors, vendors and construction teams to support commissioning readiness

• Monitor commissioning progress, resolve technical issues and maintain programme compliance

• Ensure EHS procedures are implemented throughout all commissioning activities

• Support final testing, integrated systems coordination and handover

Candidate Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or 5+ years' experience leading commissioning on data centre or mission-critical projects

• Strong experience commissioning complex M&E systems

• Mechanical or electrical specialism with a good understanding of the opposite discipline

• Familiarity with commissioning programmes, vendor testing and handover procedures

• Excellent organisational, technical and subcontractor management skills

• Previous data centre or mission-critical commissioning experience strongly preferred

Location & Travel

Locally based candidates within 60 miles of Blyth are preferred, followed by those within 90 miles.

Qualifying candidates living more than 60 miles away may be provided with Monday to Thursday accommodation and a £160 weekly tax-free allowance, subject to acceptable proof of address and applicable tax rules.

Flights and accommodation are available for suitable candidates travelling from Ireland and mainland Europe on a 10 days on / 4 days off rotation.