Commissioning Manager

NorthFox Technologies Ltd.; Oslo fylke; On-site; NOK 1,000,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthFox Technologies seeks a Commissioning Manager to lead mission-critical data centre projects across multiple sites in Europe, bridging site teams with senior management. You will set commissioning standards, drive safe, on-time delivery, and engage clients with clear progress updates, leveraging expertise in electrical power distribution, mechanical cooling, and controls.

This regional leadership role offers development opportunities and a chance to shape technical standards within a

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Building Services or related engineering discipline
• Data centre commissioning certifications desirable
• Experience in live/operational data centre environments
• Strong leadership across multiple sites and disciplines

Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction across multiple commissioning teams
• Set and enforce commissioning standards and methodologies
• Coordinate with Project Managers on scope, milestones, and resource planning
• Monitor delivery plans, risks, and performance across projects
• Lead and mentor multidisciplinary commissioning teams
• Act as senior regional client contact and manage updates

Skills

Leadership

Commissioning

Electrical power distribution

Mechanical cooling systems

Controls & integrated systems

IST

Live data centre environments

Client engagement

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Mechanical/Building Services degree

Data centre commissioning certifications desirable

Job description

We’re Hiring: Commissioning Manager | Data Centre Commissioning | Mission Critical Projects | Scaling Regional Teams | Electrical & Mechanical Commissioning

Due to frequent travel across Europe, the role is open to candidates based anywhere in mainland Europe.

NorthFox is expanding, and we are looking for a Commissioning Manager to lead and deliver mission-critical commissioning projects across multiple sites within an assigned region.

If you are a technically strong data centre commissioning leader who thrives on operational excellence, team leadership, and client engagement — we want to hear from you.

About the Role

As Commissioning Manager, you will act as the senior technical authority across your region, providing leadership, governance, and delivery oversight on complex data centre projects.

You will bridge site-based teams and senior management, ensuring projects are delivered:

• Safely
• On schedule
• To the highest technical standards
• In line with contractual and client expectations

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Provide technical direction across multiple commissioning teams
• 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

Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor multidisciplinary commissioning teams
• Promote collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement
• Support technical development and knowledge sharing

Client Engagement

• Act as senior regional technical contact
• Manage expectations and provide clear progress updates
• Support issue resolution and escalation management

What We’re Looking For

• Strong background in mission-critical data centre systems
• Electrical power distribution
• Mechanical cooling systems
• Controls & integrated systems
• Proven experience delivering commissioning & IST
• Experience in live/operational data centre environments
• Strong leadership across multiple sites and disciplines
• Structured, risk-aware decision-making approach

Education

• Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Building Services or related engineering discipline
• Data centre commissioning certifications highly desirable

Why Join Global Commissioning?

• Work on large-scale hyper-scale and mission-critical projects
• Lead technically complex regional operations
• Be part of a specialist commissioning organisation operating across Europe
• Shape technical standards and drive continuous improvement