Senior Regional Data Centre Commissioning Leader

Global Commissioning; Manchester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Commissioning seeks a Regional Commissioning Manager to lead mission-critical data centre projects across multiple sites in the region. You will act as senior technical authority, drive governance, and ensure delivery to contractual and client expectations.

The role requires strong leadership, cross-site coordination, and hands-on technical oversight of Level 1–5 commissioning, IST, and integration testing, with focus on safety and continuous improvement and collaboration with project

Qualifications

• Strong background in mission-critical data centre systems.
• Electrical power distribution.
• Mechanical cooling systems.
• Controls & integrated systems.
• Deep understanding of redundancy concepts (N, N+1, 2N).
• Experience in live/operational data centre environments.
• Knowledge of EN 50600, TIA-942 and Tier concepts.
• Strong leadership across multiple sites and disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: Provide technical direction across multiple commissioning teams; Oversee Level 1–5 commissioning and Integrated Systems Testing (IST); Set and enforce commissioning standards and methodologies; Support resolution of complex system integration issues.
• Operational & Project Oversight: Coordinate with Project Managers on scope, milestones, and resource planning; Monitor delivery plans, risks, and performance across projects; Ensure consistency in reporting and execution; Lead and mentor multidisciplinary commissioning teams; Promote collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Client Engagement: Act as senior regional technical contact; Manage expectations and provide clear progress updates; Support issue resolution and escalation management.

Skills

Regional leadership

Technical authority

Project oversight

Client engagement

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree (Electrical/Mechanical/Building Services)

Job description

Global Commissioning seeks a Regional Commissioning Manager to lead mission-critical data centre projects across multiple sites in the region. You will act as senior technical authority, drive governance, and ensure delivery to contractual and client expectations.

The role requires strong leadership, cross-site coordination, and hands-on technical oversight of Level 1–5 commissioning, IST, and integration testing, with focus on safety and continuous improvement and collaboration with project