MECHANICAL COMMISSIONING MANAGER Location: London Liverpool Street / Hybrid Salary: Up to £110,000 basic Bonus: 20% Benefits: Pension, Healthcare, Travel & Company Benefits Travel: International travel required no fixed rotation Sector: Data Centres / Mission Critical We are currently recruiting for a Commissioning Manager Mechanical Bias to join a major Data Centre Developer / Operator within its Global Technical Operations team.
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This is a central, multi-site commissioning position supporting data centre projects from design and pre-construction through construction, commissioning, handover and live operations.
The role will have responsibility for commissioning strategy, technical governance, programme delivery, design assurance, contractor/vendor management, testing, acceptance and operational readiness across a growing data centre portfolio.
THE ROLE Lead commissioning strategy, standards and governance across multiple data centre projects.
Manage integrated commissioning programmes from design review through to handover.
Provide technical oversight across mechanical building services and critical infrastructure.
Lead commissioning input during pre-construction, tender and design stages.
Review designs from a commissionability, maintainability and operational-readiness perspective.
Manage and coordinate CxA, commissioning contractors, vendors and specialist commissioning teams.
Lead and witness FAT, SAT and IST activities.
Oversee L1L5 commissioning and L6 checklists.
Manage commissioning documentation, test scripts, test records and commissioning dossiers.
Drive defect, snag and punch-list close-out through to client acceptance.
Work closely with Construction, Design, Project Management, Commercial and Operations teams.
Support live data centre commissioning and asset lifecycle works.
Ensure operational readiness, O&M documentation and training requirements are completed.
Drive continuous improvement, lessons learned and standardisation of commissioning processes.
Provide technical input into resilience, availability and fault-tolerance initiatives.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED We are looking for someone with: Significant Data Centre Commissioning experience.
Strong Mechanical Building Services / MEP background.
Experience across Colocation and Hyperscale Data Centres.
Strong knowledge of commissioning processes from pre-construction through handover.
Proven L1L5 Commissioning / L6 experience.
Strong FAT, SAT and IST experience.
Experience managing CxA, contractors and vendors.
Experience reviewing data centre designs from a commissionability perspective.
Strong understanding of ASHRAE and relevant international design standards.
Experience with BMS / Controls and critical mechanical systems.
Experience with commissioning programmes, ITPs, test documentation and handover.
Experience working within a matrix organisation.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
Willingness to undertake international travel. xrnqpay
Full driving licence.
Mechanical Commissioning Lead in London employer: Confidential
As a leading employer in the data centre operations sector, we offer an exceptional work environment that prioritises employee growth and development. Our collaborative culture fosters innovation and accountability, while our commitment to safety and operational excellence ensures that you will be part of a team that values your contributions. With opportunities for international travel and the chance to lead critical operations across the EMEA region, this role provides a unique platform for impactful leadership and career advancement.
