Commissioning Manager in Netherlands

Commissioning Manager – Eemshaven, Netherlands

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.