Commissioning Manager
Commissioning Manager
Salary negotiable
Join a Tier-1 contractor as a Commissioning Manager on a major data centre project in Groningen, Netherlands. This role offers responsibility for the full commissioning lifecycle on site.
Key Highlights
- Lead commissioning activities on a major data centre project in the Netherlands
- Manage a team of commissioning and testing personnel
- Develop and implement project commissioning plans and schedules
- Interface with clients, contractors, and vendors on a daily basis
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, managing teams, and ensuring adherence to project schedules and standards.
Commissioning Manager — Responsibilities
As Commissioning Manager, you will:
- Manage all commissioning responsibilities on site, including setup, management, and closeout of the Commissioning plan.
- Manage direct reports (commissioning and testing personnel).
- Manage the Commissioning Tagging process and procedures.
- Report progress on all Commissioning activities internally and externally.
- Chair weekly commissioning meetings and direct weekly commissioning activities.
- Chair daily whiteboard meetings on commissioning.
- Host weekly commissioning meetings with the General Contractor and clients, reporting on progress.
- Develop the Project commissioning schedule in conjunction with project planners.
- Manage "Lock Out – Tag Out" processes and procedures.
- Manage Area Control Permits for areas under control (primarily Electrical Switch rooms).
- Compile all Testing and Commissioning Documentation, verifying and signing off on results.
- Manage the Project Commissioning Schedule in conjunction with other trades, Package Leads, consulting Engineer, and Client requirements.
- Track testing and commissioning staff on site and issue daily labor allocation Tracker sheets.
- Assist with the management of all costs associated with the commissioning package, including electrical and mechanical teams, subcontractors, materials, plant, variations, and valuations.
- Manage day-to-day on-site commissioning operations.
- Manage subcontractor activities, tracking progress and staffing levels, and holding weekly meetings.
- Manage commissioning-related snagging and ensure timely closeout.
- Attend Site Meetings, Internal Project Reviews, Engineering Reviews, Planning and Co-ordination Meetings, and Handover Meetings.
- Close out all project items with support from Electrical and Mechanical package managers.
- Implement a weekly look-ahead, ensuring coordination with vendors and trades.
- Issue internal weekly progress reports, highlighting progress, concerns, and risks.
- Maintain a weekly project photographic diary.
- Develop a strong professional working relationship with the Client, Client Representatives, and Vendors.
Commissioning Manager — Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have:
- Must be able to travel freely across the EU.
- 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.
- The ability to manage and execute a full IST, with previous experience.
- Experience in the development of all required IST documentation and managing its completion on a digital platform.
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks to meet project deadlines and budgets.
- Excellent communication skills at all levels and the ability to report to the management team and client.
- Ability to produce detailed reports, presentations, and assignments regularly to a high standard.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Adobe Acrobat.
- Ability to manage and deal successfully with client and contractor vendors.
- Ability to delegate successfully.
- Ability to thrive in a team-working environment and have strong social skills.
- Ability to lead, manage, and motivate a team.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Ambition to succeed and progress.
- Passion for delivering results.
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 - Netherlands
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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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