Commissioning Manager - Maseille

Location: Marseille, France
Role Type: Contract
Start Date: April / Mid-April (ASAP)
Duration: 12 months (with potential extension on additional projects)

Overview
We are seeking a Lead Commissioning Manager (CxA) to join a major data centre project in Marseille, France. This is a client-side role, responsible for overseeing commissioning delivery and ensuring that all contractors and vendors meet the required standards.
This position is primarily leadership-focused, with minimal hands-on commissioning, and will play a key role in managing both the commissioning process and stakeholder expectations on behalf of the client.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the client-side Commissioning Authority (CxA), ensuring all commissioning activities are delivered to the highest standards
• Manage and coordinate General Contractors (GCs) and vendors, ensuring compliance with commissioning processes and quality expectations
• Lead meetings, workshops, and technical discussions with contractors and stakeholders
• Review commissioning programmes, monitor progress, and provide detailed reporting
• Challenge and drive improvements where quality or delivery standards are not met
• Provide direction to internal teams and ensure alignment with project goals
• Support and oversee Level 5 commissioning activities, with occasional site involvement if required
• Maintain strong communication with all stakeholders and ensure alignment across teams

Role Requirements
Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in a Lead Commissioning Manager / CxA role
• Strong data centre project experience (essential)
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage stakeholders effectively
• Experience working on client-side commissioning roles (not GC-side)
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to lead meetings, influence decisions, and take ownership
• Strong organisational and reporting capabilities

Desirable Skills

• French language skills (highly preferred due to French-speakingGC)
  • English-only candidates will be considered if confident managing communication in meetings
• Experience across both mechanical and electrical systems (not essential to specialise, but a good understanding of both is beneficial)

Working Pattern

• Rotation:
  • Local candidates: Monday-Friday
  • Non-local candidates: 10 days on / 4 days off rotation
• Hours:
  • Typically 8-9 hours per day during early phases
  • Flexibility required during peak commissioning (L4/L5 stages), where longer hours may be necessary