Commissioning Manager - Data Centres

Commissioning Manager – Data Centre Location: Norway Contract Duration: 18 months Job Overview We are currently seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager to support a major data centre project in Norway on 18 month contract This is an excellent opportunity for a commissioning professional with a strong background in data centres, critical infrastructure, or other complex engineering projects. The successful candidate will take responsibility for overseeing and coordinating commissioning activities across the project, ensuring all systems are delivered safely, tested in accordance with project requirements, and ready for operational handover. Working closely with the client, construction management, engineering teams, subcontractors, and specialist commissioning providers, the Commissioning Manager will drive programme delivery, manage commissioning resources, monitor progress, and ensure technical and quality requirements are met throughout the commissioning lifecycle. Candidates with experience managing multidisciplinary commissioning teams and delivering large-scale data centre projects are particularly encouraged to apply. The client will cover flights, accommodation, and three meals per day for the duration of the contract. Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee commissioning activities across the data centre project, ensuring delivery in line with the project programme, specifications, and quality standards.
• Develop, implement, and manage the overall commissioning strategy, programme, and execution plan.
• Coordinate commissioning activities across mechanical, electrical, controls, BMS, and other relevant disciplines.
• Lead and manage commissioning leads, engineers, technicians, subcontractors, and specialist vendors.
• Oversee pre-commissioning, functional testing, performance testing, integrated systems testing (IST), and final system handover.
• Ensure all building services and critical infrastructure systems are commissioned in accordance with approved procedures, design documentation, and project requirements.
• Coordinate commissioning schedules with construction, installation, quality, and project management teams to ensure systems are ready for testing.
• Monitor commissioning progress against key milestones, identify risks and delays, and implement corrective actions where required.
• Manage commissioning documentation, including method statements, test scripts, commissioning records, system readiness documentation, and handover packs.
• Ensure defects, outstanding works, and punch-list items are identified, tracked, and resolved within agreed timescales.
• Coordinate with the client, consultants, general contractor, commissioning management providers, and equipment manufacturers to resolve technical and programme-related issues.
• Ensure commissioning activities comply with health and safety requirements, risk assessments, permit-to-work procedures, and project quality standards.
• Chair commissioning progress meetings and provide regular updates on project status, risks, resource requirements, and completion forecasts.
• Oversee system readiness reviews and ensure appropriate approvals are obtained before testing and energisation activities proceed.
• Manage commissioning resources, including manpower planning, equipment requirements, specialist support, and subcontractor performance.
• Lead the transition from construction completion through commissioning, integrated testing, and final operational handover.
• Support the preparation and delivery of project completion documentation and ensure systems are handed over in accordance with client requirements.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience as a Commissioning Manager, Senior Commissioning Manager, Commissioning Lead, or in a similar senior commissioning position.
• Experience delivering commissioning activities on large-scale data centre, mission-critical, or complex engineering projects.
• Demonstrable experience managing commissioning teams, subcontractors, and multiple stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of the commissioning lifecycle, from pre-commissioning and system testing through to integrated systems testing and final handover.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary commissioning activities across mechanical, electrical, HVAC, controls, and building management systems.
• Strong understanding of commissioning programmes, project milestones, resource planning, and progress reporting.
• Experience reviewing and managing commissioning procedures, test scripts, quality documentation, and handover packages.
• Ability to identify and manage technical risks, commissioning constraints, defects, and programme delays.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of construction site health and safety requirements, risk management, and permit-to-work procedures.
• Ability to work effectively with clients, contractors, consultants, and senior project stakeholders.