Commissioning Lead – Dublin

We are seeking an experienced Commissioning Lead to join our team on a large-scale data centre project in Dublin This is a senior, site-based leadership role with overall responsibility for the planning, coordination, execution, and successful handover of all Mechanical and Electrical commissioning activities, including critical systems.

Responsibilities

• Commissioning Leadership & Strategy
  • Lead and manage the end-to-end MEP commissioning strategy, from early design review through to IST, client acceptance, and final handover.
  • Develop, manage, and maintain the integrated commissioning programme, aligning Mechanical and Electrical milestones with overall project delivery.
  • Provide strategic oversight of commissioning risks, interfaces, and dependencies, proactively mitigating programme or technical impacts.
• Mechanical & Electrical Commissioning Oversight
  • Lead, coordinate, and supervise all Mechanical and Electrical commissioning activities, including vendor-led works for CFCI and OFCI packages.
  • Oversee commissioning of critical systems including:
    • LV/MV/HV electrical systems, switchgear, UPS, generators, and protection systems
    • Mechanical systems including HVAC, chilled water, pumps, controls, fire protection, fuel oil, and process water systems
  • Ensure commissioning activities are executed in line with approved procedures, design intent, and contract requirements.
• Vendor & Stakeholder Management
  • Act as primary commissioning interface with vendors, subcontractors, and client representatives.
  • Plan, manage, and attend FATs, SATs, FWTs, and IST activities as required.
  • Chair and lead daily, weekly, and milestone commissioning meetings, ensuring clear communication, accountability, and action closure.
• Quality, Safety & Compliance
  • Ensure all commissioning works are carried out in strict accordance with EHS, QA/QC, and AP requirements.
  • Coordinate closely with Project QA/QC and AP teams to achieve common safety, quality, and handover objectives.
  • Ensure safe systems of work are implemented during all commissioning and energisation activities.
• Documentation, Reporting & Handover
  • Oversee the preparation, review, approval, and close-out of all Mechanical and Electrical commissioning documentation, including:
    • Test Scripts and Method Statements
    • Compliance Statements and commissioning records
    • Commissioning dossiers and handover packages
  • Ensure all commissioning documentation is complete, accurate, and approved to achieve system and area sign-off.
  • Prepare and issue weekly commissioning progress reports, highlighting risks, constraints, and mitigation measures to senior project management.

• • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or equivalent trade qualification with significant commissioning leadership experience.
  • 10+ years’ experience in commissioning roles within construction environments, with extensive MEP commissioning experience on large-scale projects.
  • Proven experience leading commissioning on data centre, pharmaceutical, industrial, or mission-critical facilities.
  • Strong working knowledge of:
    • LV, MV, and HV electrical systems and testing & verification
    • Mechanical systems commissioning and controls integration
    • Integrated Systems Testing (IST) and phased energisation strategies
  • Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, manage multiple vendors, and coordinate complex interfaces.
  • Strong programme management, reporting, and stakeholder communication skills.
  • Calm, authoritative leader capable of operating under pressure in live, high-risk environments.