Commissioning Manager

About VIRTUS

VIRTUS Data Centres is the UKs fastest-growing data centre provider. We own design build and operate some of the most energy-efficient flexible and secure data centres in Europe.

In 2023 we announced our expansion into continental Europe starting with Berlin and Milan with plans to grow further across the region.

At VIRTUS we aim to be a positive force in the fourth industrial revolutiondelivering innovative solutions while staying firmly rooted in our core values: Clarity & Quality Accountability Customer Commitment Purposeful Innovation and Capability & Growth.

Job Summary

The Commissioning Manager will play a critical role in ensuring all VIRTUS Data Centres infrastructure upgrades and engineering projects are commissioned tested and operationally ready to deliver the highest standards of reliability and resilience.

Working across both new build projects and live operational environments this role will support the successful commissioning integration and acceptance of critical infrastructure ensuring systems operate in line with design intent and VIRTUS operational standards.

The Commissioning Manager will work closely with the Engineering Director Engineering SMEs Project Managers contractors commissioning agents and suppliers to ensure commissioning activities are delivered safely consistently and with minimal operational impact. This role will also support the continuous improvement of commissioning standards processes and technical capability across the VIRTUS estate.

Duties & Responsibilities

Commissioning Delivery & Operational Readiness

• Support the delivery and continuous improvement of VIRTUS commissioning processes across new data centres upgrades and critical infrastructure projects.

• Ensure systems are commissioned tested and transitioned into service safely and effectively.

• Support commissioning activities including FAT SAT IST recommissioning and operational acceptance testing.

• Work collaboratively with contractors commissioning agents and suppliers to resolve issues quickly and minimise programme or operational risk.

• Ensure commissioning activities align with operational readiness and reliability requirements.

Technical Engineering Support

• Develop strong working knowledge of electrical mechanical controls monitoring and integrated building systems across the VIRTUS portfolio.

• Support the Group Commissioning Director in the review commissioning and acceptance of new infrastructure and engineering changes.

• Assist in identifying opportunities to improve system performance resilience and operational efficiency.

• Provide technical guidance to Engineering teams Project Managers and operational stakeholders on commissioning activities.

Commissioning Governance & Reporting

• Support commissioning governance standards and best practices across design & build engineering and project activities.

• Manage commissioning inspections testing schedules reporting and KPI tracking.

• Produce accurate commissioning reports and dashboards to support visibility of progress risks and operational readiness and or other metrics as defined by the Group Commissioning Director

• Ensure compliance with VIRTUS engineering health & safety fire security and ISO standards.

Stakeholder Management & Collaboration

• Partner closely with Engineering Technical Operations Design & Build Project Management and external suppliers to ensure commissioning success.

• Support Data Centre Managers and Engineering teams with commissioning-related guidance and technical input.

• Collaborate with Engineering SMEs to ensure consistency and best practice across all commissioning activities.

Team Leadership & Capability Building

• Support and mentor commissioning engineers and operational teams to increase technical understanding and awareness of commissioning processes.

• Manage performance objectives and development of direct reports where applicable.

• Promote a culture of continuous learning technical excellence and operational reliability.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Degree in one or more of the following: Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Building Services Construction Management or equivalent practical experience.

• 7 years experience in engineering commissioning or mission critical environments.

• Experience within Data Centres Mission Critical Critical Infrastructure or complex technical facilities.

• Strong knowledge of:

  • MEP systems

  • FAT SAT IST and integrated systems commissioning

  • Building services controls BMS and operational testing

Desirable

• Professional certifications such as CCP CxA or Health & Safety qualifications.

• Membership of relevant professional bodies (CIBSE CSA CEng desirable).

• Familiarity with commissioning platforms reporting tools and AutoCAD.

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to work effectively across technical and operational teams.

• Strong organisational and problem-solving capability.

• Collaborative approach with the ability to influence and support delivery in live operational environments.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced mission critical environment.

The successful applicant must be willing to undergo a BS7858 screening process.

VIRTUS is an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to equality we work to ensure a fair and consistent recruitment process. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment.

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