Head of Commissioning
UK, France, Germany or the Netherlands
Up to £150k
Commission up to 25%
We’re looking for a Head of Commissioning or Commissioning Lead to join a leading data centre developer and operator in the UK, Netherlands, France or Germany!
Our client is looking for a client-facing Head of Commissioning or Commissioning Lead to join their data centre leadership team in either the UK, France, Germany or the Netherlands. This role will take ownership of commissioning strategy and delivery across large-scale hyperscale developments, ensuring technical excellence, programme certainty, and risk mitigation from design through to handover.
Benefits of being a client-side Head of Commissioning or Commissioning Lead:
Up to £150k per annum
Fantastic bonus structure (up to 25%)
Flexible hybrid working
European travel
Responsibilities of a client-side Head of Commissioning or Commissioning Lead:
Provide strategic leadership for the delivery and commissioning of complex projects and programmes, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives
Hold accountability for safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability, and regulatory compliance across the portfolio
Establish and maintain effective programme delivery environments, including people, processes, governance, and technology
Lead, develop, and inspire high-performing, diverse teams while fostering an inclusive and wellbeing-focused culture
Manage budgets and commercial performance, ensuring financially, ethically, and operationally sound outcomes
Build and maintain strong relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders, influencing long-term strategy and performance
The Head of Commissioning / Commissioning Lead will have the following:
Proven experience working as a Head of Commissioning or Commissioning Lead on a large-scale construction project
Strong client-side background (developer or operator)
Experience working within complex European markets; experience in Germany, France, or the UK preferred