Electrical Commissionig Manager

• Location: Milan, Italy
  Industry: Advanced Engineering (Data Centres)
• 6 month Contract initial (Extension Likely)
• Salary: € 1000 per day (All inclusive)

Role Overview

We are seeking an Electrical Commissioning Manager to lead the safe, structured delivery of electrical commissioning activities across multiple data centre projects. You will provide hands-on expertise through commissioning Levels 1–5/IST, oversee integrated testing, and drive consistent quality, programme adherence, and compliance. This role is electrically biased and requires strong leadership and a disciplined troubleshooting procedure to resolve complex system issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute end-to-end electrical commissioning, including Levels 1–5/IST, ensuring readiness gates are met and documented.
• Manage and mentor commissioning engineers and specialist subcontractors, allocating resources and setting daily priorities.
• Develop, review, and implement commissioning plans, scripts, method statements, risk assessments, and permit-to-work controls.
• Coordinate integrated systems testing (IST) with client, main contractor, and vendor teams, including witness testing and sign-off.
• Apply a robust troubleshooting procedure: fault isolation, root-cause analysis, corrective actions, retesting, and lessons learned.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards, local regulations, and project QA/QC requirements; maintain accurate commissioning records and handover packs.
• Drive safe energisation, operational readiness, and smooth transition to operations, including training and O&M support.

Requirements

• Proven hands-on commissioning experience through Levels 1–5/IST within mission-critical or data centre environments.
• Demonstrable experience delivering multiple data centre projects, ideally in parallel or phased handovers.
• Strong electrical bias: MV/LV systems, switchgear, UPS, generators, protection relays, PDUs, earthing, and BMS/EPMS interfaces.
• Experience leading a team, influencing stakeholders, and managing subcontractor performance.
• Excellent planning, reporting, and documentation skills; confident with commissioning schedules and test records.
• Strong understanding of health & safety best practice, including LOTO, energisation procedures, and safe systems of work.