Lead Commissioning Manager

Straightline Consulting provides independent commissioning management, consultancy and technical assurance services that support the successful delivery of mission-critical infrastructure. Combining technical expertise with a structured, client-focused approach, the business helps clients manage risk, improve project certainty and achieve operational readiness through effective commissioning, validation and lifecycle assurance.

Role Overview

As the Commissioning Project Lead, you will be pivotal in overseeing the safe, timely, and efficient design, installation, and commissioning of critical systems and IT infrastructure within data centre environments. This challenging position requires excellent leadership and organisational skills to manage services on and off-site, providing direction to Project Managers, Supervisors, and various sub-contractors as needed.

Primary Responsibilities

Design Phase

• Authoring and reviewing the Owner's Project Requirements, Basis of Design, and commissioning documents
• Drafting the Commissioning Plan and Programme, ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines
• Leading the Commissioning Agent Kick-Off Meeting, facilitating collaboration and understanding among stakeholders
• Compiling a comprehensive project directory, ensuring all relevant information is documented and easily accessible

Construction Phase

• Leading Level 2, Level 3, and Level 4 Commissioning Workshops, fostering teamwork and efficient execution of commissioning tasks
• Attending Factory and Field Witness Tests, overseeing the process, and producing related reports to ensure compliance with project specifications
• Developing Commissioning Checklists for electrical, mechanical, monitoring, and safety systems, guaranteeing thorough and systematic assessments
• Drafting Level 4 Test Scripts and Site Observation Reports, documenting observations accurately and providing clear action plans
• Conducting weekly commissioning and client meetings, maintaining effective communication channels throughout construction
• Managing and updating the Commissioning Tracker, ensuring all commissioning activities are tracked and progress is well-monitored

Acceptance Phase

• Overseeing Level 4 Commissioning across various systems, coordinating with project teams to resolve any issues promptly
• Collating and presenting Level 4 Commissioning data and preparing comprehensive reports for project stakeholders
• Drafting Level 5 Test Scripts and leading the Pre-Integrated Systems Testing Meeting, ensuring a smooth transition to the final commissioning phase
• Coordinating Level 5 Commissioning and producing the preliminary report, highlighting successes, and identifying areas for improvement

Handover Phase

• Coordinating system training data collection, ensuring end-users receive the necessary training for efficient system operation
• Reviewing Operations & Maintenance procedures, validating their completeness and accuracy
• Leading the "Lessons Learnt Workshop," facilitating a constructive discussion to identify valuable insights for future projects
• Delivering the Final Commissioning Report, summarising the commissioning process and outcomes to support the successful handover of the project

Qualifications And Experience

• Completion of trade apprenticeship or qualifications - Essential
• BEng (Hons) in an engineering discipline or equivalent - Essential
• CSCS / Safe Pass / ECS / SMSTS holder - Essential
• HNC - Electrical, Mechanical or Building Services - Essential
• Prince 2 or equivalent - Desirable

We will fully support those candidates who have the potential to achieve the above through further education, CPD, and mentoring.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.