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Mechanical Commissioning Lead Data Centre
Milan, Italy
Leading European Data Centre Delivery Contractor
Salary €90,000 – €110,000 accommodation, travel, rotation, bonus
The Company
This contractor is a recognised leader in the delivery of high-specification data centre projects across Europe. Known for handling complex, fast-track builds, they operate at the forefront of mission critical construction, delivering large-scale mechanical and electrical packages for global clients.
With a strong pipeline of projects in Italy and across mainland Europe, they have built a reputation for technical excellence, quality delivery, and structured project execution. Their commissioning teams play a central role in ensuring systems are delivered right first time.
The Role Mechanical Commissioning Lead
This is a senior site-based role where you will take full ownership of mechanical commissioning on a major data centre project in Milan. You will lead the commissioning process from planning through to final handover, ensuring all mechanical systems are brought online safely, efficiently, and in line with client expectations.
You will be responsible for driving commissioning strategy, coordinating multiple stakeholders, and ensuring that programme, quality, and compliance targets are met. This role has a direct impact on project completion and client satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
Salary: €90,000 – €110,000 (DOE)
Benefits:
This is a key role on a flagship data centre project where commissioning is critical to success. You will have the opportunity to take real ownership of mechanical commissioning, working on a technically demanding build with a contractor known for delivering complex projects across Europe.
For experienced commissioning engineers looking to step into a leadership role or further develop within the data centre sector, this position offers strong long-term progression, exposure to high-value projects, and the chance to work with one of the most respected names in the market.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this Mechanical Commissioning Lead role, contact Stephen at stephen@breaghrecruitment.com or call 015314345.
Why Breagh Recruitment
Breagh Recruitment specialises in placing Mechanical Commissioning Leads, Commissioning Managers, and Building Services Engineers across the data centre and mission critical construction sectors. We work closely with leading contractors delivering complex mechanical commissioning projects across Ireland and Europe.
If you are exploring Mechanical Commissioning Lead roles, Commissioning Manager positions, or senior commissioning opportunities within data centres, we can offer direct access to some of the most sought-after projects in the industry.
Milan, Italy
Leading European Data Centre Delivery Contractor
Salary €90,000 – €110,000 accommodation, travel, rotation, bonus
The Company
This contractor is a recognised leader in the delivery of high-specification data centre projects across Europe. Known for handling complex, fast-track builds, they operate at the forefront of mission critical construction, delivering large-scale mechanical and electrical packages for global clients.
With a strong pipeline of projects in Italy and across mainland Europe, they have built a reputation for technical excellence, quality delivery, and structured project execution. Their commissioning teams play a central role in ensuring systems are delivered right first time.
The Role Mechanical Commissioning Lead
This is a senior site-based role where you will take full ownership of mechanical commissioning on a major data centre project in Milan. You will lead the commissioning process from planning through to final handover, ensuring all mechanical systems are brought online safely, efficiently, and in line with client expectations.
You will be responsible for driving commissioning strategy, coordinating multiple stakeholders, and ensuring that programme, quality, and compliance targets are met. This role has a direct impact on project completion and client satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage all mechanical commissioning activities on site
- Develop and implement detailed commissioning plans and procedures
- Review IFC drawings, specifications and technical submittals
- Coordinate commissioning activities with project managers, planners and package leads
- Manage specialist subcontractors and commissioning vendors
- Oversee system walkdowns, tag walks and sign-off processes
- Ensure commissioning documentation, scripts and checklists meet client requirements
- Monitor commissioning progress through trackers, reports and weekly updates
- Identify risks and communicate programme impacts to the wider team
- Support commercial teams on commissioning-related variations and cost impacts
- Ensure all systems are tested, verified and handed over in line with programme
- Lead client commissioning meetings and maintain clear communication throughout
- Deliver client training and ensure full system understanding at handover
- Mechanical engineering background with strong commissioning experience
- Proven track record delivering commissioning on large-scale construction projects
- Data centre or mission critical experience is highly desirable
- Strong understanding of HVAC, pipework and mechanical building services systems
- Experience managing subcontractors and specialist commissioning teams
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple systems and deadlines
- Clear communicator with strong reporting and stakeholder management skills
- Commercial awareness with the ability to identify risks and variations
- Proactive approach with a strong focus on quality and programme delivery
Salary: €90,000 – €110,000 (DOE)
Benefits:
- Accommodation and travel support
- Rotation available
- Performance-related bonus
- Pension contribution
- Healthcare
- Long-term European project pipeline
- Career progression into senior commissioning or project leadership roles
This is a key role on a flagship data centre project where commissioning is critical to success. You will have the opportunity to take real ownership of mechanical commissioning, working on a technically demanding build with a contractor known for delivering complex projects across Europe.
For experienced commissioning engineers looking to step into a leadership role or further develop within the data centre sector, this position offers strong long-term progression, exposure to high-value projects, and the chance to work with one of the most respected names in the market.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this Mechanical Commissioning Lead role, contact Stephen at stephen@breaghrecruitment.com or call 015314345.
Why Breagh Recruitment
Breagh Recruitment specialises in placing Mechanical Commissioning Leads, Commissioning Managers, and Building Services Engineers across the data centre and mission critical construction sectors. We work closely with leading contractors delivering complex mechanical commissioning projects across Ireland and Europe.
If you are exploring Mechanical Commissioning Lead roles, Commissioning Manager positions, or senior commissioning opportunities within data centres, we can offer direct access to some of the most sought-after projects in the industry.
