Client-Side Commissioning Manager

V7 Recruitment are working with a leading consultancy firm who are looking for a Commissioning Manager for their data centre projects in Finland. The role involves leading and managing the full commissioning lifecycle across multiple projects, from initial design through to final closeout. This role acts as the central coordination point between stakeholders, contractors, and consultants to ensure a structured, efficient, and high-quality commissioning process.

Working across projects of varying size and complexity, including large-scale technical builds, the position requires strong leadership, organisation, and technical oversight to drive successful project outcomes.


You can be based either 100% in country, or there will be significant international travel to Finland


In return they are offering:

A competitive salary
Healthcare
Life Assurance
Income Protection
27 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
Flights/accommodation/expensesKey Responsibilities Project & Stakeholder Management
Lead the end-to-end commissioning process across multiple concurrent projects
Coordinate and manage activities between stakeholders, general contractors, commissioning agents, and design consultants
Drive progress, accountability, and alignment across all parties to ensure timely and successful delivery
Chair commissioning meetings and provide leadership across project teamsDesign Phase
Review designs at key stages to assess suitability for commissioning
Provide input during design reviews and technical discussions
Support the development and refinement of commissioning specificationsProcurement Phase
Review tender documentation and trade packages to ensure alignment with commissioning requirements
Assess contractor proposals and tender returns to confirm technical compliance and suitability
Provide input into contractor selection from a commissioning perspectiveDelivery & Site Activities
Support and oversee quality-focused site activities, including inductions and audits
Participate in and lead key project meetings, including:
Daily startup and commissioning meetings
Weekly progress and quality meetings
MEP coordination and planning sessions
Monitor commissioning progress and proactively address risks or delaysReporting & Continuous Improvement
Develop and maintain commissioning dashboards, tracking key metrics and performance indicators
Provide regular reporting on commissioning status and progress
Capture and share lessons learned across projects to support continuous improvementSkills & Experience
Strong understanding of large-scale construction and technical project delivery
Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and technical stakeholders
Proven ability to coordinate complex processes across multiple projects
Background in data centre projects (new build or refurbishment) is highly advantageous
Willingness and ability to travel internationally as requiredThis is an amazing opportunity to work within the European Data Centre Market with a well-establish construction consultancy firm!

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