to support the delivery of a large-scale data centre project.
This role will take responsibility for driving commissioning activities from L1 through L5 and Integrated Systems Testing (IST), ensuring systems are delivered safely, compliantly, and in line with programme milestones.
Key Responsibilities
Lead commissioning activities across
electrical or mechanical systems
Manage L1–L5 commissioning processes through to IST and client handover
Review and approve commissioning scripts, method statements, and ITPs
Coordinate vendors, subcontractors, and specialist commissioning teams
Oversee functional performance testing and integrated systems testing
Ensure QA/QC compliance and full document completion
Track commissioning progress and manage tag closure (Red / Yellow / Green)
Attend coordination and client progress meetings
Support programme and risk management during commissioning phase
Required Experience
Proven experience as a
Commissioning Lead / Commissioning Manager
within data centres or other mission-critical environments
Strong understanding of either:
Electrical systems
(MV/LV, UPS, generators, switchgear, protection systems), or
Mechanical systems
(HVAC, chilled water, CRAH/CRAC, cooling towers, pumps, BMS integration)
Experience delivering hyperscale or colocation data centre projects
Strong knowledge of L1–L5 commissioning and IST processes
Excellent contractor coordination and stakeholder management skills
Desirable
Hyperscale experience (AWS, Microsoft, Google, Meta etc.)
Engineering background (Electrical or Mechanical)
Familiarity with commissioning platforms such as Compass, BIM 360, Procore