Commissioning Manager
CV-LibraryNetherlandspermanentPosted: 13 October 2026
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Salary: €120,000–€130,000 + Accommodation + Rotation + Travel + €28,000 Living Allowance
Location: Eemshaven, Netherlands
Sector: Data Centre / Mission Critical Construction
Employment Type: Permanent
About the Role
A leading international engineering and construction contractor is seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager to lead commissioning activities on a major data centre project in Eemshaven, Netherlands.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commissioning professional with strong mechanical and electrical knowledge, experience managing site teams and a proven track record delivering Integrated Systems Testing (IST) on large-scale industrial or data centre projects.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage all commissioning activities from setup through to final project close-out.
* Lead and manage commissioning and testing personnel on site.
* Coordinate commissioning activities across electrical and mechanical packages.
* Develop and manage the project commissioning schedule with the planning team.
* Chair weekly commissioning meetings and daily coordination meetings.
* Report progress, risks and outstanding issues to project management and the client.
* Manage commissioning tagging procedures, Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO) and area control permits.
* Compile, verify and sign off testing and commissioning documentation.
* Coordinate activities with subcontractors, vendors, consultants and other trades.
* Manage labour allocation, subcontractor performance and progress against programme.
* Monitor commissioning costs, materials, plant, equipment, variations and valuations.
* Oversee commissioning snagging and ensure issues are closed out promptly.
* Coordinate Integrated Systems Testing (IST) and associated documentation.
* Prepare weekly progress reports, look-ahead plans and photographic site records.
* Attend project, engineering, planning, coordination and handover meetings.
* Ensure plant and equipment are commissioned in line with specifications, safety procedures and deadlines.
* Support final project handover and commissioning close-out.
Requirements
* Engineering degree with at least 5 years' experience as a Commissioning Manager on large-scale industrial projects, or equivalent demonstrable experience.
* Extensive knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems used in data centres.
* Proven experience managing and delivering full Integrated Systems Testing (IST).
* Experience developing IST documentation and managing digital commissioning records.
* Strong understanding of European standards, building regulations, codes and commissioning procedures.
* Experience managing commissioning teams, subcontractors and vendors.
* Strong knowledge of commissioning schedules, tagging procedures and LOTO processes.
* Excellent reporting, organisation, communication and leadership skills.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat
Salary: €120,000–€130,000 + Accommodation + Rotation + Travel + €28,000 Living Allowance
Location: Eemshaven, Netherlands
Sector: Data Centre / Mission Critical Construction
Employment Type: Permanent
About the Role
A leading international engineering and construction contractor is seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager to lead commissioning activities on a major data centre project in Eemshaven, Netherlands.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commissioning professional with strong mechanical and electrical knowledge, experience managing site teams and a proven track record delivering Integrated Systems Testing (IST) on large-scale industrial or data centre projects.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage all commissioning activities from setup through to final project close-out.
* Lead and manage commissioning and testing personnel on site.
* Coordinate commissioning activities across electrical and mechanical packages.
* Develop and manage the project commissioning schedule with the planning team.
* Chair weekly commissioning meetings and daily coordination meetings.
* Report progress, risks and outstanding issues to project management and the client.
* Manage commissioning tagging procedures, Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO) and area control permits.
* Compile, verify and sign off testing and commissioning documentation.
* Coordinate activities with subcontractors, vendors, consultants and other trades.
* Manage labour allocation, subcontractor performance and progress against programme.
* Monitor commissioning costs, materials, plant, equipment, variations and valuations.
* Oversee commissioning snagging and ensure issues are closed out promptly.
* Coordinate Integrated Systems Testing (IST) and associated documentation.
* Prepare weekly progress reports, look-ahead plans and photographic site records.
* Attend project, engineering, planning, coordination and handover meetings.
* Ensure plant and equipment are commissioned in line with specifications, safety procedures and deadlines.
* Support final project handover and commissioning close-out.
Requirements
* Engineering degree with at least 5 years' experience as a Commissioning Manager on large-scale industrial projects, or equivalent demonstrable experience.
* Extensive knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems used in data centres.
* Proven experience managing and delivering full Integrated Systems Testing (IST).
* Experience developing IST documentation and managing digital commissioning records.
* Strong understanding of European standards, building regulations, codes and commissioning procedures.
* Experience managing commissioning teams, subcontractors and vendors.
* Strong knowledge of commissioning schedules, tagging procedures and LOTO processes.
* Excellent reporting, organisation, communication and leadership skills.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat