Data Centre Commissioning Lead for Projects & Stakeholders

Winthrop Technologies Ltd.; Blyth; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market leader in Data centre industry

Forward-thinking team delivering vital

Long-term career progression

Job summary

Winthrop Technologies Ltd. is seeking a Commissioning (Cx) Manager to join our Blyth project team in the United Kingdom.

The role focuses on leading commissioning activities across a major data centre, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to meet critical milestones. Reporting to the Commissioning Lead, you will manage commissioning scope for CFCI and OFCI work packages, supervise engineers, and ensure adherence to project standards and procedures.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a commissioning leadership role within data centre or mission‑critical projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and supervise Commissioning Engineers across the project.
• Define commissioning work scopes and manage delivery in line with the agreed commissioning strategy and programme.
• Monitor progress against milestones and deadlines, proactively identifying and addressing risks.
• Communicate commissioning schedules, milestones, and priorities to internal teams, vendors, and client stakeholders.
• Act as a key interface with client stakeholders for commissioning activities.
• Facilitate and participate in detailed design reviews for CFCI and OFCI work packages.
• Manage the overall M&E Commissioning Programme, including milestone tracking, sequencing, and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with contract documents, specifications, commissioning procedures, and project standards.
• Plan, manage, and coordinate Vendor FATs and FWTs.
• Maintain clear communication with all commissioning stakeholders.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Client relationship building

EHS knowledge

Education

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree

5 years experience in commissioning leadership

Job description

Winthrop Technologies Ltd. is seeking a Commissioning (Cx) Manager to join our Blyth project team in the United Kingdom.

The role focuses on leading commissioning activities across a major data centre, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to meet critical milestones. Reporting to the Commissioning Lead, you will manage commissioning scope for CFCI and OFCI work packages, supervise engineers, and ensure adherence to project standards and procedures.