Commissioning Manager - Data Centres Engineering

Eden Brown; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Lead Commissioning Manager to oversee commissioning processes for data centres. This role involves ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget while fostering strong relationships with stakeholders and external partners. The ideal candidate will possess a solid understanding of data centre engineering principles and demonstrate effective project management skills. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and customer service, and be part of an exciting journey in the data centre sector as they expand their operations across Europe.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of data centre engineering principles and systems operation.
• Ability to manage programmes, budgets, and project risks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver commissioning activities on time and within budget.
• Develop strong relationships with external commissioning agents.
• Work collaboratively with project teams to ensure successful commissioning.

Skills

Project Management

Data Centre Engineering Principles

Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Education

Engineering Degree

Job description

Lead Commissioning Manager - Internal

Our client is a leading provider of data centre solutions, offering a wide range of services to support businesses of all sizes. They have a large and growing presence in the UK and Europe and are expanding over the next five to ten years.

Their data centres are located in key urban business areas, providing businesses with the connectivity and reliability they need to succeed. Their focus on innovation and customer service has made them a trusted partner for business.

Responsibilities:

1. Give internal and external customers/stakeholders confidence in the Commissioning process.
2. Deliver commissioning activity to time/cost/quality, using initiative and common sense to balance the competing requirements.
3. Ensure new designs can be commissioned sensibly within programme time and budget constraints.
4. Work collaboratively with the project team.
5. Develop strong working relationships at senior levels with a pool of external Commissioning agent companies.
6. Works may include some short visits to our main European hubs.

Requirements:

1. Able to give confidence in the project commissioning activities internally and with selected providers of CX1 services.
2. Has a good understanding of data centre engineering principles and the practical understanding of how systems operate once installed.
3. Able to manage programmes and budgets.
4. Must have a mix of engineering & delivery capability.
5. Ability to manage and take measured decisions regarding project risk.
6. Knowledge of the level 1-6 data centre commissioning process.
7. Able to apply different management styles as needed - e.g., with internal teams, external consultants, difficult contractors, etc.

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