Technical Project Commissioning Manager

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of sustainable data centre solutions is seeking a Technical Project Commissioning Manager. This role includes overseeing commissioning activities, managing stakeholder interactions, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of data centre commissioning experience and a strong background in mechanical and/or electrical engineering, alongside excellent communication and organisational skills.

Benefits

Performance Bonus

Car Allowance

5% Employer Pension Contribution

Private Healthcare

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Long-term Career Opportunity with a Leading Data Centre Specialist

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' data centre commissioning experience.
• Comfortable reviewing technical designs and contributing to QA/QC processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage commissioning activities from L2 to L5.
• Coordinate stakeholder inputs, deadlines, and documentation.
• Lead commissioning meetings and manage expectations throughout project delivery.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Problem Solving

Communication

Organisational Skills

Education

Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering Background

Job description

Job Description

• Join a leading provider of sustainable data centre solutions
• Lead critical commissioning stages across high-value projects
• Engage with clients, design teams, and delivery partners in a technical leadership role

About the Company:

This organisation is a specialist in delivering modular, energy-efficient data centres for mission-critical industries. Known for its focus on innovation, performance, and environmental responsibility, the company operates at the cutting edge of digital infrastructure. It offers a collaborative and technically driven environment where experienced professionals contribute to complex, high-impact projects.

About the Role: Technical Project Commissioning Manager

This position will take ownership of commissioning activities from Level 2 through to Level 5, ensuring systems are tested, validated, and delivered to the highest standards. Working within a multidisciplinary team, the role includes managing commissioning schedules, coordinating with key stakeholders, and participating in design reviews to ensure operational readiness. It does not involve managing the full M&E lifecycle but focuses on the latter, critical stages of commissioning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage commissioning activities from L2 to L5
• Coordinate stakeholder inputs, deadlines, and documentation
• Lead commissioning meetings and manage expectations throughout project delivery
• Conduct design reviews and provide informed technical feedback
• Support integrated systems testing (IST) and project handover
• Ensure health, safety, and compliance standards are maintained
  
  

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years' data centre commissioning experience
• Background in mechanical and/or electrical engineering (M&E)
• Proven experience managing stakeholders and attending client-facing meetings
• Comfortable reviewing technical designs and contributing to QA/QC processes
• Strong organisational, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Eligible to work in the UK
  
  

What's Offered:

• £70,000 - £80,000 base salary
• Performance bonus
• Car allowance
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Private healthcare
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Long-term career opportunity with a leading data centre specialist
  
  

Candidate Location:

Commutable to London