Commissioning Manager
Commissioning Manager
Salary negotiable
Join a major EPC contractor as a Commissioning Manager on a data centre project in Barcelona, Spain. This contract role offers responsibility for full commissioning lifecycle management.
Key Highlights
- Lead commissioning on a major data centre project in Barcelona
- Manage a team of commissioning and testing personnel on site
- Develop and implement project commissioning plans and schedules
- Liaise with clients, vendors, and subcontractors to ensure seamless commissioning
Commissioning Manager — Role Overview
This Commissioning Manager role is critical to the successful delivery of a large-scale data centre project. You will be responsible for overseeing all commissioning activities, ensuring adherence to project timelines and quality standards.
Commissioning Manager — Responsibilities
You will be responsible for:
- Managing all commissioning responsibilities on site, including setup, management, and closeout of the commissioning plan.
- Managing direct reports (commissioning and testing personnel).
- Managing the Commissioning Tagging process and procedures.
- Reporting progress on all commissioning activities internally and externally.
- Chairing weekly commissioning meetings and directing weekly commissioning activities.
- Hosting the General Contractor and client's weekly commissioning meetings and reporting progress.
- Developing the project commissioning schedule in conjunction with project planners.
- Managing "Lock Out – Tag Out" processes and procedures.
- Managing Area Control Permits for areas under the company's control.
- Compiling all Testing and Commissioning Documentation, verifying and signing off on results.
- Managing the Project Commissioning Schedule in conjunction with other trades, Package Leads, consulting engineers, and client requirements.
- Managing subcontractor activities, tracking progress against schedule and staffing levels.
- Managing commissioning-related snagging and ensuring timely closeout.
- Attending site meetings, internal project reviews, engineering reviews, planning and co-ordination meetings, and handover meetings.
- Implementing a weekly look ahead and issuing internal weekly progress reports.
- Maintaining a weekly project photographic diary.
Commissioning Manager — Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have:
- A degree in Engineering and at least 5 years’ experience in a commissioning manager role on large-scale industrial projects, or demonstrable equivalent experience.
- Extensive commissioning knowledge of typical mechanical and electrical systems associated with data centres.
- A thorough understanding of building regulations and European standards, codes, and practices.
- Experience managing and executing a full IST, including developing required IST documentation and managing completion on a digital platform.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Adobe Acrobat.
Rewards & Package
Tier-1 contractor rates reflecting the specialist nature of this role. Full international assignment support including accommodation arrangements, flight allowances, and visa sponsorship as required.
Comprehensive benefits package: company healthcare plan, pension scheme with employer contributions, and access to extensive training and professional development programmes. Full package details confirmed at offer stage.
About the Company
Our client is a major EPC contractor specializing in data centres, life sciences facilities, and fire protection systems across Europe.
The Project
Hyperscale Data Centre - Barcelona
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Frequently Asked Questions About This Commissioning Manager Role
What does a Commissioning Manager do in data centre construction?
A Commissioning Manager in data centre construction is responsible for delivering specialist work on Tier III and Tier IV facilities. Day-to-day tasks vary by project phase but typically involve coordination with MEP teams, quality assurance, and ensuring build standards meet client specifications.
How do I apply for this Commissioning Manager position?
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What salary can I expect for this role?
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About URecruit Global
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