Finland
Commissioning Manager
Salary negotiable
We are seeking a Senior Commissioning Manager for a major data centre project in Espoo, Finland. This is a high-impact leadership role managing M&E commissioning delivery for a Tier-1 contractor in one of Europe's fastest-growing data centre markets.
Key Highlights
- Lead commissioning delivery for major data centre infrastructure with direct client stakeholder engagement
- Manage multi-disciplinary teams and coordinate complex vendor FAT/FWT programmes across mechanical and electrical systems
- Drive commissioning strategy, milestone tracking, and risk mitigation for high-value mission-critical projects
- Access long-term career progression with a market-leading contractor in Europe's expanding data centre sector
Commissioning Manager — Role Overview
You will lead the commissioning function across CFCI and OFCI work packages, acting as the primary technical and commercial interface between the project team, vendors, and client stakeholders. This position is central to achieving successful system handover and final project completion.
Commissioning Manager — Responsibilities
- Lead, manage, and supervise Commissioning Engineers across the project delivery
- Define commissioning work scopes and manage delivery against agreed strategy and programme
- Monitor progress against milestones and deadlines, proactively identifying and addressing risks
- Communicate schedules, milestones, and priorities to internal teams, vendors, and client stakeholders
- Act as key interface with client stakeholders for all commissioning activities
- Facilitate and participate in detailed design reviews for CFCI and OFCI work packages
- Document and formally raise design, system, and process queries with designers and client teams
- Manage the overall M&E Commissioning Programme including milestone tracking, sequencing, and reporting
- Ensure full compliance with contract documents, specifications, commissioning procedures, and project standards
- Plan, manage, and coordinate Vendor FATs and FWTs including attendance where required
- Manage commissioning scope for both CFCI and OFCI vendors
- Attend and contribute to daily and weekly commissioning meetings (internal, vendor, and client-facing)
- Prepare, update, and submit commissioning progress and technical reports
- Coordinate with Project QA/QC Department to ensure quality objectives are achieved
- Manage preparation, submission, review, and approval of commissioning documentation including test scripts, compliance statements, and sign-off records
Commissioning Manager — Ideal Candidate
Essential:
- Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, OR minimum 5 years' experience in Commissioning leadership role within data centre or mission-critical projects
- Mechanical or Electrical bias acceptable with strong working knowledge of both disciplines
- Proven ability to build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships in multi-contractor site environment
- Strong understanding of EHS requirements associated with Mechanical and Electrical commissioning activities
Rewards & Package
This role commands Tier-1 contractor rates reflective of the technical complexity and leadership responsibility. The package includes comprehensive support for international assignment including accommodation assistance, flights, and visa sponsorship as required.
Core benefits encompass private healthcare, pension contributions, and structured professional development support aligned with long-term career progression within a market-leading data centre construction specialist.
Full package details will be discussed at interview stage.
About the Company
A market-leading data centre construction specialist delivering critical infrastructure across Europe's high-growth digital economy.
The Project
Major data centre project in Espoo, Finland, delivering CFCI and OFCI commissioning for mission-critical infrastructure.
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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.
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