Mechanical Commissioning Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Lucrative Yearly Bonus

Car Allowance

Per Diem/Travel Allowance

Private Healthcare

Pension

Job summary

Clear Engineering Recruitment is seeking a Senior Mechanical Commissioning Manager for the Data Centre sector in Ireland. The role drives commissioning excellence across large-scale infrastructure projects globally, leading teams and coordinating with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities include developing standardized commissioning strategies, overseeing HVAC and mechanical systems, and ensuring safe, on-time handover.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in mechanical commissioning or engineering.
• Strong background in data centres or mission-critical facilities.
• Experience leading commissioning teams in complex environments.
• Proven ability to manage projects from planning through handover.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support global mechanical commissioning activities across multiple live projects.
• Develop and implement standardised commissioning strategies from planning to handover.
• Act as SME across mechanical systems in mission-critical environments.
• Oversee commissioning of HVAC, cooling, chilled water, pumps and related systems.
• Drive commissioning planning, sequencing and tag management.
• Manage interfaces with OFCI / CFCI vendors and contractors.
• Develop commissioning documentation, test scripts and procedures.
• Oversee start-up, functional and performance testing, and handover.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project management

Safety compliance

Data-driven decision making

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Senior Mechanical Commissioning Manager

Data Centre Sector - Ireland

€120,000 - €140,000 Yearly Salary

• Lucrative Yearly Bonus
• Car Allowance
• Per Diem/Travel Allowance
• Private Healthcare
• Pension

Global Position

The Opportunity

Clear are currently supporting a leading global organisation within the mission-critical data centre sector in the search for a Senior Mechanical Commissioning Manager to join their global function.

This is a senior-level appointment responsible for driving mechanical commissioning excellence across complex, large-scale infrastructure projects on a global basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support global mechanical commissioning activities across multiple live projects
• Develop and implement standardised mechanical commissioning strategies from planning through to handover (L0-L6)
• Act as subject matter expert across mechanical systems within mission-critical environments
• Ensure alignment of mechanical design intent with operational performance requirements
• Oversee commissioning of critical mechanical plant and equipment including HVAC, cooling, chilled water, pumps, CRAH/CRAC units and associated systems
• Drive commissioning planning, scheduling, sequencing, and tag management
• Lead technical validation workshops and system completion planning sessions
• Ensure strict adherence to safety systems including PTW, SSOW, and LOTO
• Manage OFCI / CFCI vendor and contractor interfaces across complex delivery environments
• Develop and review commissioning documentation, test scripts, method statements, and procedures
• Oversee equipment start-up, pre-functional checks, functional testing, performance testing, and integrated systems testing
• Manage punch lists, defect resolution, and structured close-out processes
• Support QA/QC teams to ensure quality-led commissioning delivery and minimal rework
• Drive data-led decision making using completion and commissioning tracking systems
• Identify and mitigate risks across mechanical commissioning execution and system handover
• Provide leadership to commissioning teams and underperforming stakeholders where required

Desired Experience

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar preferred
• 10+ years' experience in mechanical commissioning and/or engineering within complex infrastructure environments
• Strong background in data centres or mission-critical facilities highly desirable
• Strong understanding of HVAC, cooling, chilled water and critical mechanical systems
• Experience across industrial sectors such as oil & gas, power, pharma, or large-scale infrastructure advantageous
• Proven experience leading commissioning teams in a matrix or multi-stakeholder environment
• Strong understanding of project delivery from planning through commissioning and handover
• Project management experience or certification (or equivalent practical experience)