Job Description:

Data Centre Commissioning Engineer

Join the Team Powering the World's Digital Infrastructure

We are partnering with a leading data centre specialist to recruit an experienced Commissioning Engineer to support the delivery of mission-critical facilities across the UK and EMEA. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on some of the most technically advanced hyperscale and colocation data centre projects in the market.

As a Commissioning Engineer, you will be responsible for overseeing and executing commissioning activities across complex MEP systems, ensuring operational readiness and successful project handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and conduct commissioning activities for critical data centre infrastructure.
• Develop and review commissioning plans, scripts, and procedures.
• Coordinate testing of electrical, mechanical, and BMS systems.
• Oversee Level 1-5 commissioning processes.
• Witness Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and Integrated Systems Testing (IST).
• Ensure commissioning activities are completed in line with project schedules and quality standards.
• Work closely with contractors, consultants, clients, and project teams to resolve technical issues.
• Review construction and design documentation to identify commissioning requirements.
• Produce commissioning reports, snag lists, and handover documentation.
• Maintain the highest levels of health, safety, and compliance throughout project delivery.

Requirements

• Proven experience commissioning data centre or mission-critical facilities.
• Strong understanding of critical MEP systems including:
  • UPS Systems
  • Generators
  • Switchgear
  • MV/LV Distribution
  • Cooling Systems (CRAC/CRAH, Chillers)
  • BMS/EPMS Controls
• Experience working within commissioning processes (Cx).
• Ability to interpret electrical and mechanical drawings and specifications.
• Excellent stakeholder management and client-facing communication skills.
• Relevant engineering qualification (HNC/HND, Degree, or equivalent).
• Willingness to travel to project sites across the UK and Europe.

Desirable Experience

• Data Centre commissioning experience within hyperscale, colocation, or enterprise environments.
• Knowledge of Commissioning Management processes.
• Experience working with Tier III and Tier IV facilities.
• Understanding of Uptime Institute, TIA-942, or equivalent data centre standards.
• Previous experience working for a commissioning consultancy, contractor, or data centre operator.