Commissioning Manager / Cx Lead – Data Centre
Commissioning Manager / Cx Lead – Data Centre Client-side hyperscale data centre programmes in Italy and Norway. Senior commissioning roles in the Owner's team. ESSENTIAL • Minimum 2 years' data centre experience • Hands-on Level 1–5 commissioning delivery PREFERRED • Direct-to-chip liquid cooling experience Applications without the essential experience will not be considered. Roles Available Commissioning (Cx) Lead / Manager – multiple positions Commissioning Director Mechanical Commissioning Coordinator The Project Our client delivers project and construction management services to hyperscale, AI, neocloud and colocation developers, building mission-critical facilities on time, safely and to the highest technical standard. This is a large-scale, complex data centre (data centre) programme where pace and precision are non-negotiable. The Role You'll sit in the Owner's project team as the client's commissioning authority, holding the main contractor, MEP subcontractors and CxA to account from Level 1 through Level 4 and handover. Lead client-side commissioning strategy, planning and sequencing across mechanical and electrical systems Oversee Level 1–4 commissioning: FAT, installation verification, pre-functional and functional testing Witness and sign off testing of chillers, CRAH/CRAC, liquid cooling/CDUs, HV/LV, generators, switchgear and UPS Review and approve Cx scripts, method statements and test records against the employer's requirements Audit contractor performance against programme, specification and Italian, Norwegian and EU standards Coordinate with controls, BMS, EPMS and construction teams to close out issues ahead of energisation Own Cx issue logs, documentation and turnover packages through to handover What You'll Bring 2+ years' data centre or mission-critical commissioning experience (essential) Proven Level 1–4 commissioning delivery on large-scale projects (essential) Direct-to-chip liquid cooling commissioning experience (preferred) Background as a Cx Lead, Cx Manager or Commissioning Engineer, ideally client-side Strong technical knowledge across mechanical and/or electrical systems Engineering degree, HNC/HND or equivalent Composure under pressure and clear stakeholder communication What's On Offer Salary/rate: Competitve STE Direct client-side role on major hyperscale programmes Long-term projects with extension potential Roles based in Italy and Norway; Mon–Fri or relocation options All visa statuses considered, with support and guidance where possible If you have the data centre commissioning track record and want to work on projects of genuine scale, apply now