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About the Role

The Commissioning Manager will ensure all VIRTUS Data Centres, infrastructure upgrades, and engineering projects are commissioned, tested, and operationally ready, maintaining high standards of reliability and resilience. This role supports the successful commissioning, integration, and acceptance of critical infrastructure in both new build and live operational environments, ensuring systems align with design intent and VIRTUS standards. The manager will collaborate with various stakeholders to deliver commissioning activities safely and consistently, while also contributing to the continuous improvement of commissioning standards and processes.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

Degree in 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.
Strong knowledge of FAT, SAT, IST and integrated systems commissioning.
Strong knowledge of Building services, controls, BMS, and operational testing.
Professional certifications such as CCP, CxA, or Health & Safety qualifications are desirable.
Membership of relevant professional bodies (CIBSE, CSA, CEng desirable).
Familiarity with commissioning platforms, reporting tools, and AutoCAD is desirable.
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.
Willingness to undergo a BS7858 screening process.

Skills

MEP systems
FAT, SAT, IST and integrated systems commissioning
Building services, controls, BMS, and operational testing
Commissioning platforms
Reporting tools
AutoCAD
Communication
Stakeholder management
Organisational skills
Problem-solving
Collaboration
Influencing

Location

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

7+ years

Education Level

Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services, Construction Management, or equivalent practical experience.

About the Company

VIRTUS Data Centres is the UK’s 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 revolution—delivering innovative solutions while staying firmly rooted in our core values: Clarity & Quality, Accountability, Customer Commitment, Purposeful Innovation, and Capability & Growth.

Equal Opportunity

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.