Commissioning Manager – Data Centre / MEP Commissioning

Hesseneck, Hessen, Germany
€120000 p.a.
Electrical Engineering
Posted 1 minute ago
Job title: Senior Commissioning Manager – Data Centre / MEP Commissioning
Location: Frankfurt, Germany
Company: Irish Engineering Contractor
Salary: Up to €120,000 DOE 


The Company

An Irish engineering contractor specialising in the delivery of large scale data centre projects across Europe, with a strong presence in Germany and a growing pipeline of work in the European data centre sector.

The company delivers complex mechanical and electrical infrastructure projects, working with specialist subcontractors, equipment vendors and commissioning teams to ensure critical systems are tested, commissioned and handed over to the required standards.

They are now seeking an experienced Senior Commissioning Manager to oversee commissioning activities on a major data centre development in Frankfurt, Germany.

The Role: Senior Commissioning Manager

This is a senior site based position in Frankfurt, taking responsibility for the planning, coordination and delivery of the commissioning programme across a large scale data centre project.

You will manage commissioning engineers, specialist vendors and subcontractors, ensuring all mechanical and electrical systems are commissioned in line with project milestones, contractual requirements and client expectations.

Working closely with the Project Manager, MEP teams and client representatives, you will play a central role in managing commissioning progress, resolving technical issues and ensuring systems are ready for testing and final handover.

Must Have Requirements
  • Must have 5+ years' experience in commissioning management or a senior commissioning role on large scale MEP projects.
  • Proven experience required in data centre commissioning or similarly complex mission critical facilities.
  • Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical commissioning procedures, testing and system integration.
  • Experience managing commissioning engineers, equipment vendors and specialist subcontractors.
  • Ability to manage commissioning programmes, deadlines and client reporting.
Preferred Experience
  • Previous experience delivering data centre projects in Germany or mainland Europe.
  • Knowledge of commissioning stages, including Level 1 to Level 5 testing.
  • Experience managing Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), integrated systems testing (IST) and commissioning documentation.
  • Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree beneficial.
Key Responsibilities
  • Manage and supervise commissioning engineers and specialist commissioning teams.
  • Develop, coordinate and monitor the overall commissioning programme.
  • Establish work scopes, responsibilities and deadlines for commissioning packages.
  • Ensure commissioning activities are delivered in line with project milestones.
  • Coordinate vendor Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Factory Witness Testing (FWT).
  • Manage commissioning requirements for contractor furnished and contractor installed (CFCI) and owner furnished and contractor installed (OFCI) equipment.
  • Oversee commissioning documentation, test procedures and technical compliance.
  • Coordinate commissioning activities with mechanical, electrical and controls contractors.
  • Attend daily and weekly commissioning meetings with project teams, vendors and client representatives.
  • Identify commissioning risks, technical issues and programme delays, implementing corrective actions where required.
  • Ensure compliance with contractual specifications, project procedures and safety requirements.
  • Support integrated systems testing, client demonstrations and final project handover.
About You

You are an experienced Commissioning Manager or Senior Commissioning Manager with a strong background in mechanical and electrical building services, ideally gained on large scale data centre projects.

You understand the importance of commissioning sequencing, equipment readiness, programme management and clear communication between contractors, vendors and clients.

You will be comfortable managing multiple commissioning packages simultaneously, maintaining accurate reporting and driving progress towards critical handover milestones.

What's on Offer

Salary: Up to €120,000 DOE

Benefits:

  • Sole accommodation
  • 10/4 Rotation
  • €190 NET per week subsistence
  • Long term data centre project pipeline
  • Career progression into senior commissioning leadership
  • Exposure to major European data centre developments
  • Additional project benefits subject to agreement

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to take a senior commissioning position on a major data centre development in Frankfurt, working with an Irish contractor delivering complex engineering projects across Europe.

The role offers responsibility for a substantial commissioning programme, direct involvement with specialist MEP systems and the opportunity to progress within a contractor with ongoing European data centre work.

How to Apply

For a confidential discussion about this Commissioning Manager position in Frankfurt, contact Stephen at Breagh Recruitment on 00353(0)15314345 or stephen@breaghrecruitment.com

Why Breagh Recruitment

Breagh Recruitment specialise in recruiting Commissioning Managers, MEP Managers, Electrical Project Managers and Mechanical Project Managers for major data centre and mission critical construction projects throughout Ireland and Europe.

We understand the technical and programme demands involved in data centre commissioning, from equipment testing and vendor coordination through to integrated systems testing and final handover.

If you're an experienced Senior Commissioning Manager considering opportunities in Frankfurt, Germany or elsewhere in the European data centre sector, we can discuss suitable positions in confidence.

Related roles: Senior Commissioning Manager, Commissioning Manager, Data Centre Commissioning Manager, MEP Commissioning Manager, Electrical Commissioning Manager, Mechanical Commissioning Manager, Commissioning Lead.
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