Commissioning Manager

Project overview

Darwin Engineering are currently looking for an experienced Commissioning Manager to join a specialist data centre commissioning partner on a major mission-critical data centre project in Finland.

Job Title - Commissioning Manager

Client Location - Finland

Client Industry - Data Centre

Contract Length - Ongoing Project

Contract Type - Contract / Freelance

Project Focus

Key Skills and Experience Required

Compliance and Eligibility Requirements

If this role is of interest, please apply with an updated CV or email *@*.com

Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

• Manage and oversee all commissioning activities across the full Quality Commissioning (QCx) scope of a major data centre project.
• Develop and implement commissioning strategies, plans and execution programmes.
• Coordinate FAT, SAT, IST and integrated systems commissioning activities.
• Ensure mechanical, electrical and critical infrastructure systems are safely commissioned, tested and ready for operation.
• Work closely with contractors, engineers, suppliers and project managers to resolve technical issues and minimise delays.
• Oversee quality assurance procedures, commissioning documentation and testing records.
• Monitor commissioning schedules, progress, KPIs and reporting.
• Ensure all commissioning activities comply with engineering standards, project specifications and Health & Safety requirements.
• Lead and coordinate commissioning engineers and technical teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support technical improvements, system reliability and commissioning best practices.
• Provide guidance to engineering teams, project managers and operational stakeholders.
• Ensure facility grid requirements and associated infrastructure systems are properly considered throughout commissioning.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years' experience in commissioning, engineering or mission-critical environments.
• Proven experience in data centres or critical infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical engineering systems.
• Extensive experience with Quality Commissioning (QCx) and quality assurance processes.
• Strong knowledge of FAT, SAT, IST and integrated systems commissioning.
• Experience with MEP systems, BMS, building services and controls.
• Knowledge of facility grid infrastructure and associated requirements.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience leading commissioning teams and managing multiple contractors.
• Commissioning software, AutoCAD and relevant professional certifications are desirable.
• Candidates must be self-employed and able to operate on a contract/freelance basis.
• Must hold an EU passport or have existing unrestricted eligibility to work in Finland/EU.
• No visa sponsorship can be offered.

Project details

• Start: date 12/2026
• Remote: onsite
• Location: Finland, FI