Senior Data Centre Commissioning Lead

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

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.