Commissioning Lead Ireland or Europe

Due to continued growth my client wishes to recruit a Commissioning Lead in Ireland or Europe

Key Responsibilities

• Commissioning Leadership & Strategy
• Lead and manage the end-to-end MEP commissioning strategy, from early design review through to IST, client acceptance, and final handover.
• Develop, manage, and maintain the integrated commissioning programme, aligning Mechanical and Electrical milestones with overall project delivery.
• Provide strategic oversight of commissioning risks, interfaces, and dependencies, proactively mitigating programme or technical impacts.
• Mechanical & Electrical Commissioning Oversight
• Lead, coordinate, and supervise all Mechanical and Electrical commissioning activities, including vendor-led works for CFCI and OFCI packages.
• Oversee commissioning of critical systems including:
  • LV/MV/HV electrical systems, switchgear, UPS, generators, and protection systems
  • Mechanical systems including HVAC, chilled water, pumps, controls, fire protection, fuel oil, and process water systems
• Ensure commissioning activities are executed in line with approved procedures, design intent, and contract requirements.
• Act as primary commissioning interface with vendors, subcontractors, and client representatives.
• Plan, manage, and attend FATs, SATs, FWTs, and IST activities as required.
• Chair and lead daily, weekly, and milestone commissioning meetings, ensuring clear communication, accountability, and action closure.
• Quality, Safety & Compliance
• Ensure all commissioning works are carried out in strict accordance with EHS, QA/QC, and AP requirements.
• Coordinate closely with Project QA/QC and AP teams to achieve common safety, quality, and handover objectives.
• Ensure safe systems of work are implemented during all commissioning and energisation activities.
• Documentation, Reporting & Handover
• Oversee the preparation, review, approval, and close-out of all Mechanical and Electrical commissioning documentation, including:
• Test Scripts and Method Statements
• Compliance Statements and commissioning records
• Commissioning dossiers and handover packages
• Ensure all commissioning documentation is complete, accurate, and approved to achieve system and area sign-off.
• Prepare and issue weekly commissioning progress reports, highlighting risks, constraints, and mitigation measures to senior project management.

Specific Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or equivalent trade qualification with significant commissioning leadership experience.
• 10 years' experience in commissioning roles within construction environments, with extensive MEP commissioning experience on large-scale projects.
• Proven experience leading commissioning on data centre, pharmaceutical, industrial, or mission-critical facilities.
• Strong working knowledge of:
• LV, MV, and HV electrical systems and testing & verification
• Mechanical systems commissioning and controls integration
• Integrated Systems Testing (IST) and phased energisation strategies
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, manage multiple vendors, and coordinate complex interfaces.
• Strong programme management, reporting, and stakeholder communication skills.
• Calm, authoritative leader capable of operating under pressure in live, high-risk environments.

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