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/expenses
Key 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 teams
Design 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 specifications
Procurement 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 perspective
Delivery & 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 delays
Reporting & 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 improvement
Skills & 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 required
This is an amazing opportunity to work within the European Data Centre Market with a well-establish construction consultancy firm!
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