Commissioning Manager
Core
Lead the delivery of mission-critical fire protection systems (detection, alarm, suppression) within data centre environments, ensuring compliance, integration, and operational readiness.
Role type
Senior site-based commissioning manager (fire protection)
Builds
Fire detection, alarm, and suppression systems for data centres
Domain
Data centre infrastructure / Fire safety engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Fire alarm and fire protection commissioning, Integrated System Testing (IST), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), VESDA/aspirating smoke detection, Gas suppression systems, Sprinkler systems, BMS/HVAC interface testing, LPCB standards compliance, BS 5839/BS EN 12845 regulations, Commissioning documentation and handover, Team and subcontractor management
Preferred skills
Tier III/IV Data Centre commissioning standards, BREEAM/LEED frameworks, Cause-and-effect testing, BIM-enabled platforms, Independent Commissioning Authority (ICA) support, IOSH/NEBOSH certification
Technologies
VESDA, BMS, HVAC, Access control, Power systems
Responsibilities
Develop and manage commissioning plans, procedures, test scripts, and method statements; Coordinate commissioning activities with project stakeholders and client teams; Manage interface testing across systems including BMS, HVAC, access control, and power; Lead pre-commissioning, IST, SAT, and witness testing; Ensure compliance with LPCB, FIA, BS 5839, and BS EN 12845; Manage specialist commissioning teams and subcontractors; Produce commissioning documentation, test records, and handover packs; Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC