Job title: Commissioning Manager
Job type: Contract
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Data Centre Construction
Pay interval: Hourly
Pay rate: Negotiable
Location: Unghim
Job published: 10/06/2026
Job ID: 246092

Job Description

Commissioning Manager - Norway - 24 months initially - European Passport holders only - Accommodation & Travel covered - All inclusive rates also on offer

We are seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager to lead delivery on a large-scale, sustainable data centre project in Norway. Working for the General Contractor, you will oversee commissioning from design review through to testing and final handover, ensuring safe, reliable, and high-quality delivery.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead commissioning strategy, planning, and execution
  • Oversee mechanical, electrical, controls, and integrated systems commissioning
  • Review designs to ensure systems are operable and testable
  • Develop commissioning plans, scripts, and testing procedures (FAT, SAT, FPT, IST)
  • Manage commissioning teams, vendors, and subcontractors
  • Coordinate client witness testing and project handover
  • Ensure all documentation and reports meet required standards

Authority

  • Stop work if unsafe practices or risks are identified
  • Ensure all activities meet Quality, Safety, and Environmental standards

Requirements

  • 10+ years’ experience in mission-critical commissioning
  • Proven experience on large data centre projects
  • Strong mechanical and electrical commissioning background
  • Experience with testing procedures and system validation
  • Client-facing experience, including design reviews
  • Background with a General Contractor, EPC, or commissioning provider

Technical Experience

  • Direct Liquid Cooling (DLC) and liquid-to-chip systems
  • CDUs and chilled water systems
  • HVAC and heat rejection systems
  • UPS, generators, MV/HV systems, critical power
  • BMS, EPMS, SCADA, and controls
  • Data centre resiliency and failover testing