Commissioning Manager

We’re Hiring: Commissioning Manager | Data Centre Commissioning | Mission Critical Projects | Scaling Regional Teams | Electrical & Mechanical Commissioning

Due to frequent travel across Europe, the role is open to candidates based anywhere in mainland Europe.

NorthFox is expanding, and we are looking for a Commissioning Manager to lead and deliver mission-critical commissioning projects across multiple sites within an assigned region.

If you are a technically strong data centre commissioning leader who thrives on operational excellence, team leadership, and client engagement — we want to hear from you.

About the Role

As Commissioning Manager , you will act as the senior technical authority across your region, providing leadership, governance, and delivery oversight on complex data centre projects.

You will bridge site-based teams and senior management, ensuring projects are delivered:

• Safely
• On schedule
• To the highest technical standards
• In line with contractual and client expectations

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Provide technical direction across multiple commissioning teams
• Set and enforce commissioning standards and methodologies
• Support resolution of complex system integration issues

Operational & Project Oversight

• Coordinate with Project Managers on scope, milestones, and resource planning
• Monitor delivery plans, risks, and performance across projects
• Ensure consistency in reporting and execution

Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor multidisciplinary commissioning teams
• Promote collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement
• Support technical development and knowledge sharing

Client Engagement

• Act as senior regional technical contact
• Manage expectations and provide clear progress updates
• Support issue resolution and escalation management

What We’re Looking For

• Strong background in mission-critical data centre systems
• Electrical power distribution
• Mechanical cooling systems
• Controls & integrated systems
• Proven experience delivering commissioning & IST
• Experience in live/operational data centre environments
• Strong leadership across multiple sites and disciplines
• Structured, risk-aware decision-making approach

Education

• Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Building Services or related engineering discipline
• Data centre commissioning certifications highly desirable

Why Join Global Commissioning?

• Work on large-scale hyper-scale and mission-critical projects
• Lead technically complex regional operations
• Be part of a specialist commissioning organisation operating across Europe
• Shape technical standards and drive continuous improvement