Commissioning Manager

Role: Electrical Commissioning Manager - Data Centre Construction

Location: Frankfurt, Germany

Salary: €130,000 - €150,000

Job Type: Permanent / Full Time

Package: Accommodation, flights and living allowance provided

We are working with a leading M&E design and build contractor delivering major construction projects across Europe, with a strong presence within the data centre and mission-critical sectors.

Due to continued growth in Germany, they are looking for an experienced Commissioning Manager to lead electrical commissioning activities on a major data centre project in Frankfurt.

The role will take ownership of the commissioning process from pre-commissioning and energisation through to Integrated Systems Testing (IST), client acceptance and final handover, working closely with construction, design, QA/QC, specialist vendors and client teams.

What you'll be doing

• Leading electrical commissioning activities across the project
• Developing and managing commissioning plans, programmes, procedures and test documentation
• Managing the commissioning process from pre-commissioning through energisation, IST and final handover
• Overseeing testing and commissioning of HV, MV and LV systems, switchgear, transformers, UPS, generators and electrical controls
• Coordinating BMS, EPMS and wider system integration requirements
• Reviewing commissioning procedures, method statements, switching schedules and test scripts
• Coordinating commissioning activities with construction, design, QA/QC, subcontractors and specialist vendors
• Managing system walkdowns, energisation readiness and commissioning safety reviews
• Monitoring commissioning progress against programme milestones
• Leading troubleshooting and resolution of technical and system integration issues
• Coordinating client and consultant witness testing and final acceptance
• Managing commissioning records, test certification, snagging and turnover documentation
• Acting as the main point of contact for commissioning matters with clients, consultants and project stakeholders
• Supporting operational readiness, client training and final project close-out
• Ensuring commissioning activities comply with relevant EU regulations, IEC/EN standards and project specifications

What we're looking for

• Strong experience managing electrical commissioning on large-scale construction projects
• Previous data centre or mission-critical experience strongly preferred
• Excellent knowledge of HV, MV and LV electrical distribution systems
• Strong experience with UPS systems, generators, switchgear, transformers, protection systems, BMS and EPMS
• Demonstrable experience taking projects through energisation, commissioning, IST and final handover
• Strong understanding of commissioning programmes, test procedures and turnover requirements
• Ability to troubleshoot complex electrical and system integration issues
• Experience leading commissioning teams, subcontractors and specialist vendors
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills
• Good understanding of commissioning safety, RAMS and energisation risk management
• Relevant Electrical Engineering, Building Services or equivalent technical qualification or industry experience
• AP or SAP status would be highly advantageous, alongside strong experience with energisation planning and Integrated Systems Testing (IST).