Regional Data Centre Ops Lead – Commissioning

Global Commissioning; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Large-scale projects

Senior leadership

Standards development

Collaborative team

European travel

Job summary

Global Commissioning is seeking a Regional Operations Manager to lead commissioning and technical operations across multiple data centre projects in the region. You will provide technical authority, oversee site-based teams, and coordinate delivery with project managers and clients.

The role requires strong leadership, deep data centre engineering knowledge (power, cooling, controls), and a proven track record in commissioning activities from plan to handover.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Building Services, or related engineering field.
• Postgraduate qualification in Engineering or Project/Operations Management desirable.
• Desirable certificates in data centre commissioning, project management, and health & safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership, direction, and oversight to all site-based commissioning and operations teams within the region.
• Act as the senior technical authority for commissioning activities on assigned projects.
• Set and enforce technical standards, methodologies, and best practices across all sites.
• Lead by example through active participation in technical discussions, troubleshooting, and decision-making.
• Support site teams in resolving complex commissioning, integration, and performance issues.
• Work closely with Project Managers and stakeholders to define project scope, milestones, and deliverables.
• Develop, monitor, and maintain regional delivery plans, schedules, and resource forecasts.
• Ensure projects are delivered in line with contractual, technical, and commercial requirements.
• Oversee progress, risks, and constraints, implementing corrective actions where required.
• Ensure consistency of execution and reporting across all projects in the region.
• Ensure that all commissioning activities comply with company procedures, industry standards, and client requirements.
• Review, approve, and contribute to technical documentation, including test procedures, commissioning plans, reports, and handover documentation.
• Ensure technical risks are identified, managed, and mitigated.
• Support audits, quality reviews, and lessons-learned activities across the region.
• Act as a senior technical and operational point of contact for clients within the region.
• Understand client technical requirements and ensure they are incorporated into project delivery.
• Provide clear, accurate, and timely communication on progress, risks, and technical matters.
• Manage client expectations and contribute to maintaining high levels of client satisfaction.
• Support the resolution of client issues and escalation of major concerns.
• Stay informed of industry trends, emerging technologies, and commissioning best practices.
• Drive improvements in tools, processes, and methodologies across the region.
• Support the development and refinement of company technical and operational standards.
• Ensure that all operations are carried out in compliance with health, safety, environmental, and company policies.
• Promote a strong safety culture across all sites.
• Ensure that risks are assessed and controlled before and during all site activities.

Skills

Data centre commissioning

Leadership

Project coordination

Risk management

Client communication

Mentoring teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Building Services or related engineering

Postgraduate qualification in Engineering or Project/Operations Management

Safety/data centre commissioning or related certification desirable

Job description

Global Commissioning is seeking a Regional Operations Manager to lead commissioning and technical operations across multiple data centre projects in the region. You will provide technical authority, oversee site-based teams, and coordinate delivery with project managers and clients.

The role requires strong leadership, deep data centre engineering knowledge (power, cooling, controls), and a proven track record in commissioning activities from plan to handover.