Site Commissioning Engineer - UK & Europe

The Site Commissioning Engineer manages and executes commissioning activities for data centre projects, ensuring that mission-critical systems are installed, tested, integrated, and handed over safely and efficiently with a satisfied customer.

Role Function Key Responsibilities Commissioning Planning Develop commissioning plans, procedures, and schedules which align with clients commissioning schedules Review design documents, specifications, and construction drawings. Coordinate commissioning activities with contractors, consultants, and clients. Support risk assessments and method statements.

System Testing and Validation Carry out, witness and verify factory acceptance tests (FATs) and site acceptance tests (SATs). Perform pre-functional and functional testing of: Electrical systems (switchgear, transformers, UPS systems, generators, PDUs). Mechanical systems (chillers, CRAH/CRAC units, cooling towers, pumps).

Building Management Systems (BMS). Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS). Fire detection and suppression systems. Execute integrated systems testing (IST). Quality Assurance Ensure systems comply with: Project specifications. Client requirements. Industry standards and regulations. Identify defects and manage resolution through commissioning trackers.

Coordination and Reporting Coordinate with: Construction teams. Equipment vendors. Design consultants. Operations teams. Prepare commissioning reports and test documentation. Track progress against commissioning schedules. Handover and Closeout Verify completion of all commissioning activities. Compile operation and maintenance (O&M) documentation.

Support client training and final handover. Ensure all systems are ready for live operation