Global BMS Commissioning Leader for Data Centres

Clear Engineering Recruitment; Cork; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Yearly bonus

Car allowance

Per diem/travel allowance

Private healthcare

Pension

Global position

Job summary

Clear. Engineering Recruitment is supporting a global organisation in the data centre sector seeking a Senior Controls/BMS Commissioning Manager.

This senior role drives commissioning excellence across large-scale infrastructure projects worldwide, leading teams and coordinating cross-functional interfaces in a demanding, mission-critical environment. You will develop standardised commissioning strategies, oversee safety compliance, manage tests and handovers, and ensure alignment of design

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent
• 10+ years in commissioning/controls engineering
• Experience in data centre or mission-critical facilities
• Proven leadership of commissioning teams
• Strong understanding of project delivery from planning through handover

Responsibilities

• Lead and support global controls commissioning across multiple live projects
• Develop and implement standardised commissioning strategies from planning to handover
• Act as SME for BMS/BAS/EPMS/PLC/SCADA systems
• Ensure design intent aligns with operational performance
• Oversee systems integration of mechanical and electrical plant and equipment
• Drive commissioning planning, sequencing and tag management
• Lead validation workshops and system completion planning
• Ensure safety systems adherence (PTW/SSOW/LOTO)
• Manage vendor and contractor interfaces
• Review commissioning documentation and test procedures
• Oversee loop checks, testing and start-up
• Manage punch lists and defect closure
• Support QA/QC for quality-led delivery
• Drive data-led decisions using tracking systems
• Identify and mitigate commissioning risks
• Provide leadership to teams and stakeholders

Skills

Leadership

Commissioning

BMS/BAS/EPMS

SCADA systems

Project management

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

PLC

SCADA

BMS/BAS/EPMS

Job description

Clear. Engineering Recruitment is supporting a global organisation in the data centre sector seeking a Senior Controls/BMS Commissioning Manager.

This senior role drives commissioning excellence across large-scale infrastructure projects worldwide, leading teams and coordinating cross-functional interfaces in a demanding, mission-critical environment. You will develop standardised commissioning strategies, oversee safety compliance, manage tests and handovers, and ensure alignment of design