Commissioning Lead / Senior Commissioning Manager

Client-Side Commissioning Lead / Senior Commissioning Manager – All Disciplines | Data Centre | NorwayWe are partnering with a specialist data centre delivery firm to appoint a Commissioning Lead / Senior Commissioning Manager to head commissioning within their client-side team, representing the owner on a large-scale data centre programme in Norway. Data centre experience is essential; applications without it will not be considered.The Role As the senior commissioning authority on the client side, you will lead commissioning assurance and oversight of the main contractor, CxA, and trade packages across all disciplines (mechanical, electrical, controls, fire, and life safety), protecting the owner's interests from design review through to handover.Own the client's commissioning strategy, requirements, and acceptance criteriaLead and mentor the client-side commissioning teamReview and approve contractor commissioning plans, scripts, and IST proceduresWitness and sign off L1–L5 commissioning on behalf of the clientHold contractors and CxAs accountable for issue and defect close-outAssure system readiness, energisation, and integrated systems testingVerify FDV/O&M documentation and operational handover completenessReport commissioning progress and risks to client leadership and senior stakeholdersRequirements6+ years commissioning experience, with essential client-side, owner's rep, or PMC backgroundMinimum 4 years' commissioning experience on data centre projects (hyperscale, colo, or neocloud)Proven experience leading commissioning teams and overseeing contractors and CxAsMulti-discipline knowledge: HV/LV, UPS, generators, HVAC, chillers, BMS/EPMS, fire systemsStrong IST and L5 integrated testing leadershipConfident engaging and influencing senior client stakeholdersEngineering degree or relevant technical qualificationFamiliarity with NS-EN standards and TEK17 advantageousExperience with commissioning platforms (Facility Grid, Procore, Dalux, ACC)Fluent English; Norwegian/Scandinavian language a plusWhy Apply A senior client-side leadership role with real authority over commissioning on a flagship Nordic data centre programme. Competitive package; relocation support available.Apply now or message me directly for a confidential discussion.