Senior Commissioning Manager- Data Centres at Turner & Townsend Ltd

Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Apr, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Data centre commissioning, Electrical engineering, Mechanical systems, UPS, Generators, Switchgear, QA/QC, Commissioning scripts, Project management, Risk management, MS Office, Visio, MS Project, Communication skills, Analytical skills, Organizational abilities

Industry

Construction

Description

Company Description Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world. Please visit our website: www.turnerandtownsend.com Job Description Turner & Townsend are leaders in professional services to the Data Centre sector globally. Due to the continued success and expansion of our Data Centre business in Germany we are currently recruiting for experienced Senior Commissioning Manager to join our Data Centre team in Düsseldorf. As a Senior Commissioning Manager, your primary responsibility is to oversee data centre commissioning activities. You will lead commissioning execution, quality, safety compliance, and turnover to Operations. With a market leading client base and the opportunity to take the lead on strategic commissions and high-profile projects, this is an exciting time to join the business unit and grow a career with Turner & Townsend. Responsibilities: Lead and manage the project commissioning process, including scope, schedule, quality, and risk management. Ensure compliance with the client’s Commissioning Plan and all referenced standards and procedures. Oversee the development, approval, and execution of commissioning scripts, tests, and acceptance procedures Conduct regular site inspections, reviewing QA/QC, commissioning readiness, and construction progress. Ensure commissioning activities align with the Basis of Design, specifications, drawings, and sequences of operation. Manage scripts, track issues, and drive closure in the Management System. Manage the Issue Resolution Log, ensure defects and issues are identified, tracked, and closed in a timely manner. Coordinate commissioning interfaces with vendors, contractors, and project teams. Support change management, RFIs, and submittals from a commissioning perspective. Lead commissioning handover to Operations, ensuring testing, documentation, and issue close‑out readiness. Chair and participate in commissioning and project meetings, producing clear progress reports and KPIs for management; attend and monitoring critical testing events. Report regularly on commissioning scope, schedule, risks, and status across all project phases. Qualifications University degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent industry experience 10+ years’ experience in data centre commissioning, operations, or maintenance Strong knowledge of critical electrical and mechanical systems (UPS, generators, switchgear) Proven experience developing commissioning scripts and managing QA/QC Strong communication skills and ability to work independently Strong English and German language skills Proficient in MS Office, Visio, and MS Project Strong analytical, structural, and organizational abilities Excellent interpersonal skills with the capability to communicate effectively at all levels Highly motivated and driven with a passion for delivering to your client Available for on-site work Additional Information Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/ #LI-NE1 Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: Twitter Instagram LinkedIn It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review. Department: Real estate

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Responsibilities

The Senior Commissioning Manager will lead and manage the end-to-end commissioning process for data centre projects, ensuring compliance with standards and project schedules. They are responsible for overseeing testing procedures, managing issue resolution logs, and coordinating with vendors and contractors to ensure successful project handover.