Project Management
Posted 3 hours ago
Commissioning Manager – Data Centre Construction
Italy
Leading International Data Centre Contractor
€90,000 – €120,000 DOE accommodation, flights, rotation, bonus, pension
The Company
This international contractor is a recognised leader in the delivery of large scale, mission critical data centre projects across Europe. With a strong pipeline of hyperscale developments in Italy, they are known for their technical excellence, robust commissioning processes, and ability to deliver complex facilities to the highest operational standards.
The business has built its reputation on quality, safety, and collaboration, working with blue chip clients on some of the most advanced data centre campuses in the region. Continued growth has created the need for an experienced Commissioning Manager to take a key role on a flagship Italian project.
The Role – Commissioning Manager
As Commissioning Manager, you will take full ownership of the commissioning strategy and execution for a large scale data centre project in Italy. You will lead the commissioning process from early design input through to integrated systems testing, client handover, and operational readiness.
This is a senior, site based role with significant responsibility for quality, programme certainty, and client satisfaction on a mission critical facility.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop and manage the overall commissioning plan for mechanical, electrical, and life safety systems
• Lead and coordinate commissioning activities across MEP contractors, vendors, and specialist subcontractors
• Ensure commissioning is fully integrated with construction sequencing and project programme
• Chair commissioning meetings and report progress to senior project leadership and the client team
• Manage pre functional testing, functional performance testing, IST, and seasonal testing
• Ensure all commissioning documentation, scripts, and records are completed accurately and on time
• Drive quality assurance and compliance with client, regulatory, and international data centre standards
• Support client witnessing, handover, and transition to operations
• Maintain a strong focus on health and safety throughout all commissioning activities
About You
• Strong background in MEP, building services engineering, or mission critical construction
• Proven experience as a Commissioning Manager or Senior Commissioning Engineer on data centre projects
• In depth knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems within mission critical environments
• Experience delivering commissioning on large scale or hyperscale data centres is highly desirable
• Excellent leadership, coordination, and stakeholder management skills
• Highly organised with a methodical approach to quality and documentation
• Comfortable working on site in Italy within an international project team
What’s on Offer
Salary: €90,000 – €120,000 DOE
Benefits:
• Accommodation provided
• Flights and travel allowance
• Rotation schedule
• Annual bonus
• Pension
• Healthcare
• Long term career progression on European data centre projects
Why Apply?
This is a rare opportunity to take a senior commissioning role on a high profile data centre project in Italy with a contractor at the forefront of the mission critical sector. You will have real influence over delivery standards and client outcomes, while gaining exposure to some of the most advanced data centre facilities in Europe.
For commissioning professionals looking to progress their career internationally and work on technically challenging, well resourced projects, this role offers both stability and long term opportunity.
How to Apply
Apply in confidence by sending your CV to info@breaghrecruitment.com or contact Stephen Nugent directly on 353 1 531 4888 for a confidential discussion.
Why Breagh Recruitment?
Breagh Recruitment are specialists in Commissioning Manager and mission critical appointments within the data centre construction sector. We work closely with leading data centre contractors delivering hyperscale and large scale data centre projects across Europe, including Italy.
Whether you are an experienced Commissioning Manager, Senior Commissioning Engineer, or Commissioning Lead with data centre experience, Breagh Recruitment understands the technical and commercial demands of these roles and matches professionals with projects that align with their expertise and career goals.
Italy
Leading International Data Centre Contractor
€90,000 – €120,000 DOE accommodation, flights, rotation, bonus, pension
The Company
This international contractor is a recognised leader in the delivery of large scale, mission critical data centre projects across Europe. With a strong pipeline of hyperscale developments in Italy, they are known for their technical excellence, robust commissioning processes, and ability to deliver complex facilities to the highest operational standards.
The business has built its reputation on quality, safety, and collaboration, working with blue chip clients on some of the most advanced data centre campuses in the region. Continued growth has created the need for an experienced Commissioning Manager to take a key role on a flagship Italian project.
The Role – Commissioning Manager
As Commissioning Manager, you will take full ownership of the commissioning strategy and execution for a large scale data centre project in Italy. You will lead the commissioning process from early design input through to integrated systems testing, client handover, and operational readiness.
This is a senior, site based role with significant responsibility for quality, programme certainty, and client satisfaction on a mission critical facility.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop and manage the overall commissioning plan for mechanical, electrical, and life safety systems
• Lead and coordinate commissioning activities across MEP contractors, vendors, and specialist subcontractors
• Ensure commissioning is fully integrated with construction sequencing and project programme
• Chair commissioning meetings and report progress to senior project leadership and the client team
• Manage pre functional testing, functional performance testing, IST, and seasonal testing
• Ensure all commissioning documentation, scripts, and records are completed accurately and on time
• Drive quality assurance and compliance with client, regulatory, and international data centre standards
• Support client witnessing, handover, and transition to operations
• Maintain a strong focus on health and safety throughout all commissioning activities
About You
• Strong background in MEP, building services engineering, or mission critical construction
• Proven experience as a Commissioning Manager or Senior Commissioning Engineer on data centre projects
• In depth knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems within mission critical environments
• Experience delivering commissioning on large scale or hyperscale data centres is highly desirable
• Excellent leadership, coordination, and stakeholder management skills
• Highly organised with a methodical approach to quality and documentation
• Comfortable working on site in Italy within an international project team
What’s on Offer
Salary: €90,000 – €120,000 DOE
Benefits:
• Accommodation provided
• Flights and travel allowance
• Rotation schedule
• Annual bonus
• Pension
• Healthcare
• Long term career progression on European data centre projects
Why Apply?
This is a rare opportunity to take a senior commissioning role on a high profile data centre project in Italy with a contractor at the forefront of the mission critical sector. You will have real influence over delivery standards and client outcomes, while gaining exposure to some of the most advanced data centre facilities in Europe.
For commissioning professionals looking to progress their career internationally and work on technically challenging, well resourced projects, this role offers both stability and long term opportunity.
How to Apply
Apply in confidence by sending your CV to info@breaghrecruitment.com or contact Stephen Nugent directly on 353 1 531 4888 for a confidential discussion.
Why Breagh Recruitment?
Breagh Recruitment are specialists in Commissioning Manager and mission critical appointments within the data centre construction sector. We work closely with leading data centre contractors delivering hyperscale and large scale data centre projects across Europe, including Italy.
Whether you are an experienced Commissioning Manager, Senior Commissioning Engineer, or Commissioning Lead with data centre experience, Breagh Recruitment understands the technical and commercial demands of these roles and matches professionals with projects that align with their expertise and career goals.
