Commissioning Lead - Kvandal

CTS Group; Bjerkvik - Rahkka; On-site; NOK 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

CTS Group is seeking a Commissioning Lead to drive planning, coordination, execution, and reporting across all mechanical, electrical, controls, and life safety systems on a major data centre project in Kvandal, Norway.

You will lead pre-functional to IST testing, coordinate with construction teams, QA/QC, design, and external partners, and report progress to project leadership and clients. Strong leadership and technical expertise are essential for successful handovers.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of commissioning experience in construction or mission-critical environments.
• At least 2 years in a commissioning leadership role on a data centre or similar project.
• Experience delivering commissioning activities on large-scale construction projects from installation through handover.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all commissioning activities from pre-functional testing through IST.
• Develop and implement commissioning strategies aligned with project objectives.
• Coordinate subcontractors, OEM vendors, and specialist contractors.
• Provide regular progress updates, risk assessments, and status reports.
• Ensure system readiness and successful project handovers.
• Manage documentation including test procedures and turnover packs.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

Communication

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

CxAlloy

CxPlanner

Procore

BIM 360

Job description

Kvandal, Norway

Join CTS Group and Help Deliver the Next Generation of Digital Infrastructure

Commissioning Lead

Kvandal, Norway

CTS Group is a fast-growing international design and build company specialising in data centre development across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). We combine engineering excellence, innovation, and digital transformation to deliver high-performance, sustainable, and future-ready data centre solutions. With over 40 nationalities represented across our teams, we foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance culture where technical expertise and innovation drive every project.

As we continue to expand our hyperscale data centre portfolio, we are seeking an experienced and technically strong Commissioning Lead to join our project team in Kvandal, Norway.

This is a critical role within one of our mission-critical projects, responsible for ensuring the successful transition from construction to fully operational facility handover. Working closely with project leadership, engineering teams, clients, subcontractors, and commissioning partners, you will drive commissioning excellence across all mechanical, electrical, controls, and life safety systems.

The Role

As Commissioning Lead, you will take ownership of commissioning planning, coordination, execution, and reporting activities throughout the project lifecycle. You will be instrumental in ensuring all systems perform reliably, safely, and efficiently before client handover, supporting CTS's commitment to delivering world-class data centre facilities.

This role requires strong technical knowledge, exceptional organisational skills, and the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced, mission-critical construction environment.

Key Responsibilities

Commissioning Leadership

• Lead and manage all commissioning activities from pre-functional testing through functional performance testing and Integrated Systems Testing (IST).
• Develop and implement commissioning strategies aligned with CTS project delivery objectives.
• Drive system readiness, milestone achievement, and successful project handovers.

Project Coordination

• Collaborate with construction, engineering, QA/QC, design, commissioning, and project management teams to ensure seamless delivery.
• Coordinate subcontractors, OEM vendors, specialist contractors, and third-party commissioning providers.
• Work closely with Mechanical, Electrical, CSA, BMS, EPMS, and Operations teams to manage system interfaces and dependencies.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Act as a key commissioning interface with clients and commissioning consultants.
• Coordinate test witnessing schedules and readiness reviews.
• Provide regular progress updates, risk assessments, and commissioning status reports to project leadership and client teams.
• Participate in design reviews, project meetings, and commissioning workshops.

System Readiness & Testing

• Develop readiness plans and verify completion of all commissioning prerequisites, including QA/QC sign-offs, Equipment inspections, Flushing and cleaning activities, Energisation approvals, Vendor start-up activities.
• Support and oversee FATs, SATs, integrated testing, and witness testing of critical systems.

Documentation & Reporting

• Manage commissioning documentation including Pre-functional checklists, Functional testing procedures, Method statements, Equipment start-up records, Defect and issue logs, Turnover documentation.
• Track system readiness and test outcomes through commissioning management platforms and digital delivery tools.
• Ensure turnover packs and final handover documentation are completed to the highest standard.

Safety & Quality Leadership

• Promote and uphold CTS's commitment to safety excellence and quality delivery.
• Ensure all commissioning activities are executed in accordance with site safety requirements and industry best practices.
• Participate in EHS, QA/QC, and project readiness meetings.
• Support the delivery of a zero-harm culture across all commissioning activities.

What We're Looking For

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Additional commissioning or data centre-related certifications are advantageous.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of commissioning experience within construction, engineering, or mission-critical environments.
• At least 2 years in a commissioning leadership role on a data centre, pharmaceutical, industrial, or other critical infrastructure project.
• Experience delivering commissioning activities on large-scale construction projects from installation through handover.

Technical Knowledge

• Strong understanding of Electrical distribution systems, UPS and standby power systems, HVAC and cooling infrastructure, BMS and EPMS systems, Fire detection and life safety systems, Integrated Systems Testing (IST).
• Working knowledge of commissioning standards such as ASHRAE, BSRIA, and Uptime Institute methodologies.
• Experience using commissioning and project management platforms such as CxAlloy, CxPlanner, Procore, BIM 360, or equivalent.

Personal Attributes

• Strong leadership and coordination capabilities.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive problem solver with a solutions-focused mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.

Why Join CTS Group?

• Work on one of Norway's most exciting hyperscale data centre developments.
• Join a rapidly growing international company at the forefront of digital infrastructure delivery.
• Collaborate with experienced professionals from over 40 nationalities.
• Play a key role in delivering cutting-edge mission-critical facilities for leading global clients.
• Enjoy career progression opportunities within a business experiencing significant international growth.
• Be part of a culture built on safety, innovation, accountability, and engineering excellence.