Lead Commissioning Manager
Pubblicato il 17-08-2026 - Global Commissioning in Milano
Straightline Consulting provides independent commissioning management, consultancy and technical assurance services that support the successful delivery of mission-critical infrastructure. Combining technical expertise with a structured, client-focused approach, the business helps clients manage risk, improve project certainty and achieve operational readiness through effective commissioning, validation and lifecycle assurance.
Role Overview As the Commissioning Project Lead , you will be pivotal in overseeing the safe, timely, and efficient design, installation, and commissioning of critical systems and IT infrastructure within data centre environments. This challenging position requires excellent leadership and organisational skills to manage services on and off-site, providing direction to Project Managers, Supervisors, and various sub-contractors as needed.
Primary Responsibilities: As the Commissioning Project Lead , your key responsibilities will include: Design Phase Authoring and reviewing the Owner's Project Requirements, Basis of Design, and commissioning documents. Drafting the Commissioning Plan and Programme, ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines. Leading the Commissioning Agent Kick-Off Meeting, facilitating collaboration and understanding among stakeholders.
Compiling a comprehensive project directory, ensuring all relevant information is documented and easily accessible.
Construction Phase Leading
Level 2, Level 3, and Level 4 Commissioning Workshops, fostering teamwork and efficient execution of commissioning tasks.
Attending
Factory and Field Witness Tests, overseeing the process, and producing related reports to ensure compliance with project specifications.
Developing Commissioning
Checklists for electrical, mechanical, monitoring, and safety systems, guaranteeing thorough and systematic assessments.
Drafting
Level 4 Test Scripts and Site Observation Reports, documenting observations accurately and providing clear action plans. Conducting weekly commissioning and client meetings, maintaining effective communication channels throughout construction. Managing and updating the Commissioning Tracker, ensuring all commissioning activities are tracked and progress is well-monitored.
Acceptance Phase Overseeing
Level 4 Commissioning across various systems, coordinating with project teams to resolve any issues promptly. Collating and presenting Level 4 Commissioning data and preparing comprehensive reports for project stakeholders.
Drafting
Level 5 Test Scripts and leading the Pre-Integrated Systems Testing Meeting, ensuring a smooth transition to the final commissioning phase.
Coordinating
Level 5 Commissioning and producing the preliminary report, highlighting successes, and identifying areas for improvement.
Handover Phase
Coordinating system training data collection, ensuring end-users receive the necessary training for efficient system operation.
Reviewing
Operations & Maintenance procedures, validating their completeness and accuracy. Leading the "Lessons Learnt Workshop," facilitating a constructive discussion to identify valuable insights for future projects. Delivering the Final Commissioning Report, summarising the commissioning process and outcomes to support the successful handover of the project.
Qualifications and Experience Completion of trade apprenticeship or qualifications – Essential BEng (Hons) in an engineering discipline or equivalent – Essential CSCS / Safe Pass / ECS / SMSTS holder – Essential HNC – Electrical, Mechanical or Building Services - Essential Prince 2 or equivalent – Desirable We will fully support those candidates who have the potential to achieve the above through further education, CPD, and mentoring.