Regional Data Centre Ops Leader – Commissioning & Delivery

Global Commissioning

Greater London

On-site

GBP 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Global Commissioning is seeking a Regional Operations Manager to lead commissioning and technical operations across multiple projects in the region. You will provide technical authority, operational leadership, and oversight of site-based teams, ensuring safety and alignment with client requirements and company standards.

You will work with Project Managers to define scope, schedules, and deliverables, while developing regional delivery plans and resource forecasts.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Electrical, Mechanical, Building Services, or related engineering discipline.
Postgraduate qualification in Engineering or Project / Operations Management is desirable.
Formal training or certification in data centre or mission-critical commissioning, project management, and health & safety is desirable.
Strong technical knowledge of mission-critical data centre systems, including electrical power, mechanical cooling, controls, and integrated systems.
Proven experience leading data centre commissioning activities, including Level 1-5 commissioning and IST.
Knowledge of data centre standards and frameworks (Tier concepts, EN 50600, TIA-942).

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.
Define project scope, milestones, and deliverables with Project Managers.
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 commissioning activities comply with procedures, standards, and client requirements.
Review, approve, and contribute to technical documentation.
Identify and mitigate technical risks; support audits and lessons-learned activities.
Communicate progress, risks, and technical matters to clients and stakeholders.
Drive improvements in tools, processes, and methodologies across the region.