Commissioning Manager – Data Centres
Contract | Outside IR35 | 12 Months
We are seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager to support a major data centre project on a 12-month Outside IR35 contract.
The role will start in Oxford for the first 20 weeks, before relocating to Swindon for the remainder of the contract.
Key Responsibilities:
* Take full ownership of the commissioning process across all project phases
* Develop and manage commissioning plans, schedules, and procedures
* Coordinate commissioning activities with contractors, consultants, and OEMs
* Lead testing, witnessing, integrated systems testing (IST), and system handover
* Ensure MEP systems are commissioned in line with design, safety, and quality standards
* Manage commissioning documentation and client approvals
Requirements:
* Proven experience as a Commissioning Manager on data centre or critical infrastructure projects
* Strong technical knowledge of MEP systems including power, cooling, UPS, generators, and BMS
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
* Willingness to work on-site in Oxford initially, then Swindon
* Immediate or short-notice availability preferred
Contract Details:
* Contract Length: 12 months
* IR35 Status: Outside IR35
* Location: Oxford (first 20 weeks), then Swindon
* Rate: Competitive day rate
If you’re an experienced Commissioning Manager looking for a long-term data centre contract, we’d like to hear from you.