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Commissioning Manager

LJB & Co
Blyth · posted 21 July 2026
Salary
£100,000 a year
Job type
contract
Location
Blyth, Northumberland
Category
Management and Consultancy

Job Description

Commissioning Manager



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Location: Blyth, North East England
Sector: Data Centres / Mission Critical
Project: £10bn Hyperscale Data Centre Campus


Our client is a leading international main contractor delivering some of Europe's most advanced hyperscale and mission-critical data centre developments. They are seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager to join the delivery team on a landmark £10bn hyperscale data centre campus in Blyth, North East England.


This flagship development, one of the largest data centre campuses in Europe, will be delivered over the next decade and represents one of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will lead all commissioning activities across a major phase of the project, ensuring mechanical, electrical and control systems are planned, tested and commissioned safely, efficiently and in accordance with client requirements. Working closely with Project Directors, Construction Managers, MEP teams, commissioning engineers, subcontractors and client representatives, you will develop and manage the commissioning strategy, coordinate multidisciplinary teams and drive successful project completion through to final handover.


Key Responsibilities


Lead all commissioning activities from pre-commissioning through to integrated systems testing and client handover


Develop and implement project commissioning plans, programmes and commissioning strategies


Coordinate commissioning teams, specialist subcontractors and equipment vendors


Manage interfaces between mechanical, electrical, CSA, controls and client fit-out teams


Ensure systems are installed, tested and commissioned in accordance with project specifications and client requirements


Oversee commissioning documentation, inspection and test plans, system completion & turnover processes


Monitor commissioning progress and implement recovery plans where required


Chair commissioning meetings and provide regular progress reports to project leadership and client teams


Manage system walkdowns, punch lists, snagging and close-out activities


Ensure all commissioning activities comply with health, safety and quality standards


Support integrated systems testing (IST), energisation and operational readiness


Lead the successful handover of commissioned systems to the client and operations teams


Requirements


Proven experience as a Commissioning Manager on major construction projects


Previous experience delivering hyperscale data centres, mission-critical facilities, pharmaceutical, semiconductor or other complex industrial developments


Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, controls and BMS systems


Experience managing commissioning programmes within live, multidisciplinary project environments


Excellent knowledge of commissioning procedures, QA/QC, system completion and handover processes


Strong planning, organisational and stakeholder management xwzovoh skills


Ability to coordinate multiple subcontractors, consultants and client teams


Degree or HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services or a related discipline


Experience working within fast-paced, technically demanding construction environments


Package



  • Highly competitive salary + comprehensive package


Rotation / Accommodation / Living allowance / Travel allowance


Bonus / Car allowance / Private healthcare / Enhanced pension / Life assurance


Long-term opportunity on one of Europe's largest hyperscale data centre developments



This is a rare opportunity to play a pivotal role in the delivery of one of Europe's most significant digital infrastructure programmes. If you have a proven track record leading commissioning activities on complex mission-critical projects and are looking to join a landmark £10bn, 10-year hyperscale data centre campus, we would love to hear from you.



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