Data Centre Commissioning Lead

Laing O'Rourke; Slough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Crown House Technologies, part of Laing O'Rourke, is seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager to lead MEP commissioning on a Data Centre project in Slough. You will coordinate across mechanical, electrical and public health systems, develop strategies, and drive testing and handover.

Join an industry-leading team delivering critical facilities with a focus on safety, quality and timely delivery. You will provide technical leadership and ensure IST, ITPs and documentation are completed

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Commissioning Manager, MEP Commissioning Lead or Senior Commissioning Engineer in construction or building services.
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical and public health systems and their commissioning requirements.
• Demonstrable experience managing commissioning on large-scale data centre or mission-critical projects.
• Experience developing commissioning strategies, programmes, schedules and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate MEP commissioning activities across mechanical, electrical and public health systems within a data centre environment.
• Develop commissioning strategies, programmes and schedules in line with project requirements.
• Oversee pre-commissioning inspections, functional performance testing, IST and system validation.
• Coordinate commissioning across HVAC, electrical distribution, cooling, BMS and other critical infrastructure.
• Work with project managers, design teams, construction managers, subcontractors and client representatives to deliver commissioning.
• Monitor progress against milestones and identify risks, delays and constraints.
• Review and approve commissioning method statements, ITPs, and technical procedures.
• Ensure sequencing with prerequisites and quality checks before testing.
• Lead commissioning coordination meetings and report on issues and progress.
• Investigate and resolve technical issues and commissioning defects.
• Coordinate client witnesses, demonstrations and final handover procedures.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, standards and project specifications.
• Prepare commissioning records, test certificates and handover documentation.

Skills

MEP commissioning

Commissioning leadership

Data centre experience

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Public health systems

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Health & safety

Documentation & testing

Education

Mechanical engineering degree

Electrical engineering degree

Building services qualification

Professional qualification in building services

Tools

BMS knowledge

IST procedures

Job description

Crown House Technologies, part of Laing O'Rourke, is seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager to lead MEP commissioning on a Data Centre project in Slough. You will coordinate across mechanical, electrical and public health systems, develop strategies, and drive testing and handover.

Join an industry-leading team delivering critical facilities with a focus on safety, quality and timely delivery. You will provide technical leadership and ensure IST, ITPs and documentation are completed