Commissioning Manager / Cx Lead – Data Centre Client-side hyperscale data centre programmes in Italy and Norway. Senior commissioning roles in the Owner's team. ESSENTIAL • Minimum 2 years' data centre experience • Hands-on Level 1–5 commissioning delivery PREFERRED • Direct-to-chip liquid cooling experience Applications without the essential experience will not be considered. Roles Available * Commissioning (Cx) Lead / Manager – multiple positions * Commissioning Director * Mechanical Commissioning Coordinator The Project Our client delivers project and construction management services to hyperscale, AI, neocloud and colocation developers, building mission-critical facilities on time, safely and to the highest technical standard. This is a large-scale, complex data centre (data centre) programme where pace and precision are non-negotiable. The Role You'll sit in the Owner's project team as the client's commissioning authority, holding the main contractor, MEP subcontractors and CxA to account from Level 1 through Level 4 and handover. * Lead client-side commissioning strategy, planning and sequencing across mechanical and electrical systems * Oversee Level 1–4 commissioning: FAT, installation verification, pre-functional and functional testing * Witness and sign off testing of chillers, CRAH/CRAC, liquid cooling/CDUs, HV/LV, generators, switchgear and UPS * Review and approve Cx scripts, method statements and test records against the employer's requirements * Audit contractor performance against programme, specification and Italian, Norwegian and EU standards * Coordinate with controls, BMS, EPMS and construction teams to close out issues ahead of energisation * Own Cx issue logs, documentation and turnover packages through to handover What You'll Bring * 2+ years' data centre or mission-critical commissioning experience (essential) * Proven Level 1–4 commissioning delivery on large-scale projects (essential) * Direct-to-chip liquid cooling commissioning experience (preferred) * Background as a Cx Lead, Cx Manager or Commissioning Engineer, ideally client-side * Strong technical knowledge across mechanical and/or electrical systems * Engineering degree, HNC/HND or equivalent * Composure under pressure and clear stakeholder communication What's On Offer * Salary/rate: Competitve STE * Direct client-side role on major hyperscale programmes * Long-term projects with extension potential * Roles based in Italy and Norway; Mon–Fri or relocation options * All visa statuses considered, with support and guidance where possible If you have the data centre commissioning track record and want to work on projects of genuine scale, apply now