Senior Electrical Commissioning Manager - Data Centre

Job Title: Senior Electrical Commissioning Manager - Data Centre

We're looking for an experienced Senior Electrical Commissioning Manager to join a leading engineering project in Dagenham, Essex. This is an 8-week contract providing an excellent opportunity for someone with proven commissioning management experience to deliver on a significant data centre development. If you have a strong track record in overseeing electrical commissioning processes and working to high standards of compliance, this role is for you.

Location and Working Pattern

Based in Dagenham, Essex. On-site role. Contract duration: 8 weeks.

Client Overview

Our client is a renowned construction and engineering organisation delivering high-profile data centre projects. They prioritise quality, safety, and technical excellence across every stage of delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and co-ordinate the electrical commissioning process in line with the project programme
• Develop and maintain the Commissioning Execution Plan, testing strategy and resourced programme
• Chair commissioning meetings and co-ordinate all relevant stakeholders
• Verify and report on factory acceptance tests, site inspections and witnessing protocols
• Manage integrated system testing, ensuring statutory compliance and client demonstrations
• Oversee completion and handover documentation, training plans, and final reporting
• Ensure adherence to all codes of practice, including IET, BSRIA, and CIBSE standards

Must-have Requirements

• Extensive experience in commissioning management for data centres or similar projects
• Knowledge of Cx Alloy commissioning platform and Cx tagging processes
• Proven experience with electrical systems commissioning including IET 17th edition testing standards
• Strong communication, leadership skills and ability to manage multiple stakeholders
• Experience with health and safety management in a construction environment
• Valid CSCS or ECS site card

Nice-to-have Skills

• Familiarity with producing Commissioning Job Books and compliance reporting (BSRIA, CIBSE)
• Experience working on large-scale projects with budgets between £0.5m - £5m

We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer.