Job title – Commissioning Manager – Data Centre

Client Location – Germany

Client Industry – Commissioning Engineer – Data Centre

Contract Length – 6+ months (probable to extension)

Contract type – Freelance

A leading global engineering and construction organisation delivering mission-critical projects across Europe is seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager to join a major data centre project.

The Role

As Commissioning Manager, you will lead all commissioning activities on-site, ensuring successful delivery from planning through to final handover.

You will be responsible for:

• Managing the full commissioning lifecycle for large-scale data centre projects
• Leading commissioning teams, engineers, and specialist contractors
• Developing and managing commissioning plans, schedules, and documentation
• Coordinating IST (Integrated Systems Testing) activities and client demonstrations
• Managing M&E systems testing, quality checks, and project close-out
• Chairing commissioning meetings with clients, contractors, and vendors
• Tracking progress, risks, milestones, and programme delivery
• Supporting safe delivery through effective quality and compliance management
• Working closely with project managers, engineers, vendors, and subcontractors

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as a Commissioning Manager on large-scale industrial, mission-critical, or data centre projects
• Strong knowledge of Mechanical & Electrical commissioning
• Previous experience delivering Integrated Systems Testing (IST) is essential
• Experience managing commissioning documentation and digital completion platforms
• Ability to lead teams and coordinate multiple stakeholders
• Strong understanding of European standards, regulations, and construction practices
• Excellent communication and reporting skills
• Engineering qualification preferred, or equivalent industry experience
• Ability to travel freely across the EU

If this role is of interest, please apply with an updated CV.

Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Harry Doyle