Commissioning Manager in Blyth

PE Global Energy & Technology are seeking candidates with specialized expertise for a leading European turnkey data centre delivery partner managing Data Centre Projects in multiple European Countries for the world’s top global hyperscale tech giants and premier colocation providers. We are inviting applicants with extensive hyperscale, mission-critical, or major industrial project or construction related experience who wants to be part of one of the most ambitious data centre developments currently underway in Europe.

Our client is currently seeking a Commissioning Manager to join their site team. This position will play a key role in the successful delivery of commissioning activities across a major data centre project, located in Blyth, United Kingdom.

This role will act as the point of contact and will coordinate and liaise with a number of stakeholders both external and internal, and as such should have a good balance of technical and project management experience and skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and supervise Commissioning Engineers across the project.
• Define commissioning work scopes and manage delivery in line with the agreed commissioning strategy and programme.
• Monitor progress against commissioning milestones and deadlines, proactively identifying and addressing risks.
• Communicate commissioning schedules, milestones, and priorities to internal teams, vendors, and client stakeholders.
• Act as a key interface with client stakeholders for commissioning activities.
• Facilitate and participate in detailed design reviews for both CFCI and OFCI work packages.
• Ensure all design, system, and process queries are documented and formally raised with system designers and client teams for review and approval.
• 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 activities and scope for both CFCI and OFCI vendors.
• Maintain clear and effective communication with all commissioning stakeholders.
• Attend and contribute to daily and weekly commissioning meetings (internal, vendor, and client-facing).
• Prepare, update, and submit commissioning progress and technical reports to the line manager.
• Coordinate closely with the Project QA/QC Department to ensure quality objectives are achieved.
• Manage the preparation, submission, review, and approval of commissioning documentation, including test scripts, compliance statements, and sign-off records.
• Ensure commissioning documentation is reviewed and approved to achieve the required commissioning level and final handover.

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a 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 a multi-contractor site environment.
• Strong understanding of EHS requirements associated with Mechanical and Electrical commissioning activities.

On Offer

High-profile hyperscale programme, Long-term permanent position, Excellent base salary + rotation package, Accommodation, travel & full benefits included, Career-defining opportunity within the European DC market, Immediate and future expansion phases planned, Tech Giant end clients.