Commissioning Manager – Data Centre, Blyth, Northumberland

Overview

Our client, a specialist data centre delivery contractor, is recruiting a Commissioning Manager for a major data centre project in Blyth. This position will play a key role in the successful delivery of commissioning activities across a major data centre project, located in Blyth, United Kingdom. Reports to: Commissioning Lead The Cx Manager will act as the point of contact and will co-ordinate and liaise with a number of stakeholders both external and internal, and as such should have a good balance of technical and project management experience and skills. Our client is recruiting on a confidential basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and supervise Commissioning Engineers across the project.
• Define commissioning work scopes and manage delivery in line with the agreed commissioning strategy and programme.
• Monitor progress against commissioning milestones and deadlines, proactively identifying and addressing risks.
• Communicate commissioning schedules, milestones, and priorities to internal teams, vendors, and client stakeholders.
• Act as a key interface with client stakeholders for commissioning activities.
• Facilitate and participate in detailed design reviews for both CFCI and OFCI work packages.
• Ensure all design, system, and process queries are documented and formally raised with system designers and client teams for review and approval.
• Manage the overall M&E Commissioning Programme, including milestone tracking, sequencing, and reporting.
• Ensure full compliance with contract documents, specifications, commissioning procedures, and project standards.
• Plan, manage, and coordinate Vendor FATs and FWTs, including attendance where required.
• Manage commissioning activities and scope for both CFCI and OFCI vendors.
• Maintain clear and effective communication with all commissioning stakeholders.
• Attend and contribute to daily and weekly commissioning meetings (internal, vendor, and client-facing).
• Prepare, update, and submit commissioning progress and technical reports to the line manager.
• Coordinate closely with the Project QA/QC Department to ensure quality objectives are achieved.
• Manage the preparation, submission, review, and approval of commissioning documentation, including test scripts, compliance statements, and sign-off records.
• Ensure commissioning documentation is reviewed and approved to achieve the required commissioning level and final handover.

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Commissioning leadership role within data centre or mission-critical projects.
• Mechanical or Electrical bias acceptable, with strong working knowledge of both disciplines.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships in a multi-contractor site environment.
• Strong understanding of EHS requirements associated with Mechanical and Electrical commissioning activities.

Package

Typical market salary £72,000–£90,000 per year, depending on experience. Be part of a forward-thinking team delivering critical infrastructure in a high-growth sector. Long-term career progression opportunities and professional development support.

Email lee@cxrecruit.com quoting CXR-128, or upload your CV below.