Lead Commissioning Manager, Data Centre Projects

Global Commissioning; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days holiday + bank holidays

5% Company Pension Contribution

Vitality Healthcare Coverage

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Global Commissioning is seeking a Commissioning Manager to lead the design, installation and commissioning of critical IT and electrical systems within data centre environments. You will direct Project Managers, Supervisors and sub-contractors, ensuring on-time delivery and full design compliance through all project phases.

The role demands strong leadership, robust planning and hands-on experience with Level 4/5 commissioning, reports, and client communications across multiple sites.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee design, installation and commissioning of critical systems in data centre environments.
• Lead commissioning workshops and coordinate on-site and off-site activities with sub-contractors.
• Draft and review commissioning plans, test scripts, and performance reports.
• Manage weekly client meetings and maintain commissioning trackers and documentation.
• Coordinate handover, training data collection, and final commissioning reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Stakeholder management

Education

BEng (Hons) in Electrical/Mechanical or Building Services

HNC – Electrical, Mechanical or Building Services

Prince 2 or equivalent

Job description

Global Commissioning is seeking a Commissioning Manager to lead the design, installation and commissioning of critical IT and electrical systems within data centre environments. You will direct Project Managers, Supervisors and sub-contractors, ensuring on-time delivery and full design compliance through all project phases.

The role demands strong leadership, robust planning and hands-on experience with Level 4/5 commissioning, reports, and client communications across multiple sites.