Commissioning Project Leads

Global Certification & Verification Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Certification & Verification Group is seeking a Commissioning Project Lead to oversee the design, installation and commissioning of critical IT systems within data centre environments. You will direct Project Managers, Supervisors and subcontractors, ensuring safe, timely delivery and strong governance across design, construction, acceptance and handover phases.

The role requires leadership, excellent organisation, and hands-on experience coordinating commissioning across electrical,

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee design phase commissioning documents and plans, ensuring alignment with project goals.
• Lead Level 2–4 commissioning workshops and witness tests with stakeholders.
• Draft commissioning checklists for electrical, mechanical, monitoring and safety systems.
• Manage weekly commissioning and client meetings to maintain progress.
• Coordinate Level 4 and Level 5 testing scripts and reports for smooth handover.
• Deliver the Final Commissioning Report and support project handover.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Communication

Problem solving

Education

BEng (Hons) in Engineering

HNC – Electrical/Mechanical/Building Services

Tools

CSCS / Safe Pass / ECS / SMSTS

Prince 2 or equivalent

Job description

Role Overview

As the Commissioning Project Lead, 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 the Commissioning Project Lead, 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
• BEng (Hons) in an engineering discipline or equivalent – Essential
• CSCS / Safe Pass / ECS / SMSTS holder – Essential
• HNC – Electrical, Mechanical or Building Services - Essential
• Prince 2 or equivalent – Desirable

We will fully support those candidates who have the potential to achieve the above through further education, CPD, and mentoring.

The project is scheduled to commence in August 2026.

We welcome applications from both British passport holders and European/Irish passport holders.