Job Description:

Commissioning Manager / Cx Lead – Data Centre

Client-side hyperscale data centre programmes in Italy and Norway. Senior commissioning roles in the Owner's team.

ESSENTIAL

•  Minimum 2 years' data centre experience

•  Hands-on Level 1–5 commissioning delivery

PREFERRED

•  Direct-to-chip liquid cooling experience

Applications without the essential experience will not be considered.

Roles Available

• Commissioning (Cx) Lead / Manager – multiple positions
• Commissioning Director
• Mechanical Commissioning Coordinator

The Project

Our client delivers project and construction management services to hyperscale, AI, neocloud and colocation developers, building mission-critical facilities on time, safely and to the highest technical standard. This is a large-scale, complex data centre (data center) programme where pace and precision are non-negotiable.

The Role

You'll sit in the Owner's project team as the client's commissioning authority, holding the main contractor, MEP subcontractors and CxA to account from Level 1 through Level 4 and handover.

• Lead client-side commissioning strategy, planning and sequencing across mechanical and electrical systems
• Oversee Level 1–4 commissioning: FAT, installation verification, pre-functional and functional testing
• Witness and sign off testing of chillers, CRAH/CRAC, liquid cooling/CDUs, HV/LV, generators, switchgear and UPS
• Review and approve Cx scripts, method statements and test records against the employer's requirements
• Audit contractor performance against programme, specification and Italian, Norwegian and EU standards
• Coordinate with controls, BMS, EPMS and construction teams to close out issues ahead of energisation
• Own Cx issue logs, documentation and turnover packages through to handover

What You'll Bring

• 2+ years' data centre or mission-critical commissioning experience (essential)
• Proven Level 1–4 commissioning delivery on large-scale projects (essential)
• Direct-to-chip liquid cooling commissioning experience (preferred)
• Background as a Cx Lead, Cx Manager or Commissioning Engineer, ideally client-side
• Strong technical knowledge across mechanical and/or electrical systems
• Engineering degree, HNC/HND or equivalent
• Composure under pressure and clear stakeholder communication

What's On Offer

• Salary/rate: Competitve STE
• Direct client-side role on major hyperscale programmes
• Long-term projects with extension potential
• Roles based in Italy and Norway; Mon–Fri or relocation options
• All visa statuses considered, with support and guidance where possible

If you have the data centre commissioning track record and want to work on projects of genuine scale, apply now.