Commissioning Manager

Winthrop Technologies is Europe’s only dedicated data centre delivery partner, offering full turnkey solutions from design through to construction and commissioning. Headquartered in Dublin, we deliver projects across Europe and have become the most trusted name in our sector. 

We are pleased to announce that we are currently seeking a Senior Commissioning (Cx) Manager to join our team. This position will play a key role in the successful delivery of commissioning activities across major data centre projects.

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.

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.

Benefits

• Work with a market leader in the Data centre Construction industry  
• Be part of a forward-thinking team delivering critical infrastructure in a high-growth sector 
• Long-term career progression opportunities and professional development support. 
• Competitive salary packages 

Winthrop Technologies Ltd. are an equal opportunities employer