Commissioning Manager - Hyperscale Data Centre Construction

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Our client is a Tier 1 mission critical contractor delivering hyperscale data centre campuses across the UK and Europe for global hyperscale clients including AWS, Microsoft, Google, Meta, and Oracle. Projects range from 30MW to 150MW IT load and include substations, data halls, central utility buildings, and full mechanical and electrical infrastructure. These projects typically range from £150m to £1bn in construction value.

Role Purpose

The Commissioning Manager is responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of hyperscale data centre construction projects, ensuring alignment with programme, commercial, safety, and technical requirements. This role plays a critical function in ensuring infrastructure is delivered to mission critical standards and supports successful commissioning and operational handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage delivery of construction scope
• Coordinate subcontractors and internal teams
• Ensure infrastructure delivered meets client requirements
• Manage delivery in accordance with programme milestones
• Identify and mitigate programme risks
• Support commercial performance and cost control
• Manage subcontractor performance
• Ensure infrastructure supports commissioning readiness
• Support integrated systems testing
• Ensure compliance with safety standards
• Maintain quality standards and compliance
• Authority to manage subcontractors and construction teams within assigned scope
• Authority to accelerate commercial and programme risks
• Authority to enforce safety and quality standards

Key Technical Scope

• HV/MV electrical distribution
• UPS systems and standby generation
• Mechanical cooling infrastructure
• Structural and architectural infrastructure

KPIs

• Programme adherence
• Commercial performance
• Safety performance
• Quality compliance
• Client satisfaction

Career Progression

Progression into senior leadership roles within project delivery or operational management.