Senior Commissioning Manager – Data Centre Project – Frankfurt, Germany

A leading European engineering contractor with a strong track record in high-tech construction is seeking an experienced Senior Commissioning Manager for a major data centre development in Frankfurt. This is a full-time, permanent, site-based role offering the opportunity to lead commissioning activities on one of Europe’s most complex and technically advanced infrastructure projects.

This role is suited to a driven commissioning professional with strong leadership capabilities and a proven background managing multidisciplinary commissioning programmes in a mission-critical environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the commissioning team and supervise package engineers, setting clear scopes of work and performance expectations.
• Manage the full commissioning programme across all disciplines, ensuring alignment with milestones and contractual deadlines.
• Oversee vendor FAT/FWT processes, including attendance where necessary.
• Coordinate commissioning of Contractor-Furnished (CFCI) and Owner-Furnished (OFCI) equipment vendors.
• Maintain full compliance with contract procedures and project documentation.
• Communicate effectively with all commissioning stakeholders, including internal teams, vendors, and the client.
• Provide regular updates during internal, vendor, and client commissioning meetings.
• Mitigate risks, troubleshoot issues, and maintain project momentum under pressure.

Requirements:

• Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent), or minimum 5 years’ experience in a commissioning leadership role.
• Proven expertise managing commissioning programmes in MEP or mission-critical construction.
• Strong background in stakeholder and vendor coordination.
• Excellent programme management and communication skills.
• Experience working on data centre or similarly complex projects is highly desirable.
• Strong documentation, scheduling, and reporting skills.
• Ability to perform under pressure and lead multidisciplinary teams to successful project handover.

What’s on Offer:

• €100K- €110K + Accommodation + Transport + Rotation 17/4 + €1,000 Living Cost p/m
• A permanent role with a leading contractor in the European data centre space.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile, technically advanced infrastructure projects.
• Long-term career development within a high-growth sector.

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