Role Overview
We are seeking a Technical Program Managers to lead commissioning delivery across hyperscale data centre and critical power generation programmes.
This is a senior technical leadership role, suited to individuals with a strong background in power generation or oil \& gas construction and commissioning, who have subsequently developed significant data centre commissioning experience.
The role carries full responsibility for technical programme ownership, commissioning governance, schedule integration, and stakeholder leadership from early construction through to operational handover.
Key Responsibilities Technical Programme \& Commissioning Leadership
Own and lead end‑to‑end commissioning programmes for critical power infrastructure, including:
Standby power generation (LV/MV)
UPS systems
MV/LV switchgear and protection systems
Utility / grid interfaces
EPMS, BAS and SCADA systems
Define and manage commissioning strategies, plans, milestones, and readiness gates
Review, challenge, and approve:
OEM and contractor commissioning methodologies
Level 1 - 5 commissioning scripts
Integrated Systems Testing (IST) procedures
Act as technical authority during execution, driving:
Non‑conformance resolution
Risk management and mitigation
Technical issue closure across multiple stakeholders
Programme Controls, Scheduling \& Digital Tools
Develop and manage integrated commissioning programmes using Microsoft Project
Operate fluently across Microsoft 365 (Teams, SharePoint, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for:
Programme reporting
Technical governance
Client and stakeholder communication
Be fully proficient with Autodesk Construction Cloud / BIM 360, including:
Model coordination
Issue and clash tracking
Commissioning data, workflows, and document control
Interface with BIM, design, and construction teams to ensure commissioning requirements are embedded into the delivery programme from early stages
Workshops, Governance \& Stakeholder Leadership
Plan, chair, and lead:
Daily commissioning coordination meetings
Weekly programme and commissioning integration workshops
Monthly senior technical and programme reviews
Run structured workshops covering:
Commissioning readiness and sequencing
Quality assurance and compliance
Construction vs commissioning interface management
Programme, schedule, and critical path alignment
Technical and programme risk identification and mitigation
Act as senior interface across:
Client technical and operations teams
EPCs / General Contractors
OEMs and specialist vendors
Engineers of Record (EoR)
Required Experience
Minimum 5 years’ experience at senior level, focused on critical facilities and/or power generation/transmission infrastructure
Prior experience in Data centres, power generation or oil \& gas commissioning is mandatory
Power plants, industrial generation, or high‑risk regulated environments
Proven track record leading complex, mission‑critical programmes
Strong technical understanding of:
Generator paralleling, load testing, and black‑start scenarios
Protection and control systems
Utility / grid compliance requirements
Experience delivering programmes in live operational environments is highly desirable
Qualifications
Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical discipline
Formal commissioning or programme management training advantageous
Strong understanding of commissioning QA/QC frameworks and safety management systems
Personal Attributes
Senior‑level professional credibility with the ability to lead, challenge, and influence
Highly structured, analytical, and technically rigorous
Comfortable operating in complex, high‑pressure delivery environments
Clear, concise communicator with strong written and verbal skills
Willingness to travel within region as required
What We Offer
Senior technical programme leadership role on major critical infrastructure portfolios
Exposure to hyperscale data centre and complex power generation programmes
Competitive salary and benefits package (location dependent)
Long‑term progression within a specialist, technically led organisation
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From €125,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Company pension
Work Location: In person