Data Centre Project Manager: Quality & Commissioning Lead

Talent Works; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Works in London is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead quality and commissioning activities across data centre construction projects, ensuring design, testing and handover meet safety and performance standards.

You will collaborate with design teams, contractors and operations to deliver complex systems and provide technical leadership across the portfolio, with a 3-days-per-week on-site commitment for a 6-12 month contract.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.
• Equivalent relevant experience will also be considered.
• Experience in commissioning, construction management, automation systems or a related industry.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams, contractors and external suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage quality and commissioning activities across data centre construction projects.
• Oversee testing, verification and validation of critical systems (HVAC, electrical, IT).
• Ensure commissioning requirements are integrated throughout design, construction and delivery.
• Develop and implement commissioning plans, schedules and protocols.
• Coordinate with design and construction teams to integrate commissioning into workflows.
• Conduct site inspections to verify installations align with designs and standards.
• Monitor and review testing, inspection and commissioning documentation.
• Identify and resolve quality and commissioning issues.
• Provide regular progress updates to stakeholders and drive handover readiness.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety and performance requirements.
• Prepare commissioning reports and support handover to operations.

Skills

Commissioning

Construction management

Automation systems

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Building Services or related discipline

Job description

Talent Works in London is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead quality and commissioning activities across data centre construction projects, ensuring design, testing and handover meet safety and performance standards.

You will collaborate with design teams, contractors and operations to deliver complex systems and provide technical leadership across the portfolio, with a 3-days-per-week on-site commitment for a 6-12 month contract.