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Head of Commissioning – Major Data Centre Programme | Slough
£Exceptional Day Rate / Package | 5-Year Programme | Tier One MEP Contractor
This isn't just another commissioning role.
This is an opportunity to lead one of the UK's largest and most technically challenging hyperscale data centre programmes, delivering mission-critical infrastructure for a globally recognised client.
Our client is a Tier One MEP subcontractor with a proven track record of delivering complex data centre projects across Europe. Due to continued expansion, they are looking to appoint an exceptional Head of Commissioning to take ownership of a flagship project based in Slough.
The Opportunity
- You'll be responsible for leading the complete commissioning strategy across a multi-billion-pound data centre campus, managing large multidisciplinary commissioning teams and driving successful delivery from early design through to client handover.
- This is a rare chance to secure a long-term position on a five-year programme, offering genuine continuity, career-defining experience, and industry-leading remuneration.
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Responsibilities
- Lead the commissioning function across multiple live projects.
- Develop and implement commissioning strategies and execution plans.
- Manage commissioning managers, engineers, specialist vendors, and supply chain partners.
- Work closely with project directors, construction teams, and client representatives.
- Ensure all mechanical, electrical, and integrated systems are commissioned safely and efficiently.
- Drive programme milestones and achieve critical completion dates.
- Oversee IST, FAT, SAT, and integrated systems testing.
- Champion quality, compliance, and commissioning excellence throughout the project lifecycle.
About You
We're looking for someone who has:
- Extensive experience leading commissioning on large-scale mission-critical or data centre projects.
- Previous experience working for a Tier One MEP contractor or principal contractor.
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
- Proven ability to manage large commissioning teams.
- Deep understanding of mechanical and electrical building services.
- Experience delivering hyperscale or enterprise data centres would be highly advantageous.
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What's on Offer?
- Outstanding day rates / salary package available for the right individual.
- One of the UK's largest live data centre programmes.
- Five-year secured pipeline of work.
- Career-defining flagship project.
- Work with one of the industry's leading Tier One MEP contractors.
- Opportunity to build and lead an elite commissioning team.
- Immediate start available.
If you're currently leading commissioning on major mission-critical projects and are looking for your next flagship opportunity, we'd like to speak with you in complete confidence.
Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion. Opportunities of this scale and longevity rarely come to market.
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