Data Centre Commissioning Project Manager

Talent Works; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Works is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead quality and commissioning for data centre projects. The role spans design through to testing, handover and operational readiness on site 3 days a week.

You will drive commissioning plans, coordinate with design, contractors and operations, and ensure critical systems meet safety, performance and quality standards across a portfolio of complex builds.

Qualifications

• Experience in commissioning, construction management, automation systems or a related industry.
• Experience managing or supporting the commissioning of complex building systems.
• An understanding of critical infrastructure, including HVAC, electrical and/or IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage quality and commissioning activities across data centre construction projects.
• Oversee the testing, verification and validation of critical systems, including HVAC, electrical and IT infrastructure.
• Ensure quality and commissioning requirements are incorporated throughout the design, construction and project delivery process.
• Develop and implement commissioning plans, schedules and protocols.
• Coordinate closely with design and construction teams to integrate commissioning requirements into project workflows.
• Conduct site inspections to ensure systems are installed in line with design specifications, project requirements and relevant standards.
• Monitor and review testing, inspection and commissioning documentation.
• Identify, manage and support the resolution of quality and commissioning issues.
• Provide regular progress updates and clear communication to project stakeholders.
• Ensure projects comply with relevant industry standards, safety requirements and performance expectations.
• Prepare commissioning reports and support the effective handover of systems to operational teams.
• Help ensure operational teams receive the appropriate information, training and support ahead of project handover.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on quality and commissioning activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve the way quality, installation, start-up and commissioning activities are delivered.

Skills

Commissioning

Construction management

Automation systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Building Services Engineering

Equivalent relevant experience

Job description

Talent Works is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead quality and commissioning for data centre projects. The role spans design through to testing, handover and operational readiness on site 3 days a week.

You will drive commissioning plans, coordinate with design, contractors and operations, and ensure critical systems meet safety, performance and quality standards across a portfolio of complex builds.