Commissioning Manager – Hyperscale Data Centre (Europe)
We are supporting the delivery of a new hyperscale data centre for a global general contractor, and are seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager to take ownership of the electrical commissioning scope.
This is a senior, delivery-critical role with involvement from the early planning phase through to final integration and handover.
The role
* Lead electrical commissioning (L1–L5) across HV/LV infrastructure, including transformers, switchgear, distribution, UPS and associated systems
* Own commissioning strategies, procedures, test plans and technical documentation
* Prepare for and participate in FATs during the early project phase
* Manage on-site testing, energisation and system integration during the main delivery phase
* Support L4–L5 activities in coordination with the client's commissioning agent
* Act as the senior technical interface with the end client, commissioning agent and internal delivery teams
Project timeline
* Start: March 2026
* Initial phase focused on documentation, planning and FAT preparation
* From April 2026: Increased on-site involvement as equipment is delivered and testing begins
* Duration: Through to the end of 2026, with workload varying by project phase
* Working pattern: Full-time commitment, long-term engagement
Profile
* Senior Commissioning Manager (not solely a commissioning engineer)
* Strong data centre commissioning background; hyperscale experience preferred
* Electrical engineering background
* Confident stakeholder manager, comfortable working with global end clients
* English required; additional European languages beneficial
* EU right-to-work preferred
This is a high-trust role on a critical project, suited to someone who enjoys ownership, structure and accountability rather than narrow scope delivery.
If this sounds aligned, feel free to reach out directly for a confidential discussion.