MEP Manager – Commissioning (Data Centres)

Overview

The Project

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Lead and manage all MEP commissioning activities from pre-commissioning through to integrated systems testing and handover.
• Develop and implement commissioning strategies, plans, and procedures aligned with project requirements and programme milestones.
• Act as the key interface between contractors, specialist vendors, consultants, and the PMC team on all commissioning-related matters.
• Oversee the preparation and review of commissioning documentation, including method statements, checklists, and test scripts.
• Ensure all systems are tested, validated, and perform in accordance with design intent, specifications, and operational criteria.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary commissioning activities across mechanical, electrical, ELV, and specialist systems.
• Drive readiness for commissioning, ensuring installation completion, documentation, and quality benchmarks are achieved prior to testing.
• Manage and witness testing and commissioning activities, including FAT, SAT, and integrated systems testing.
• Identify and resolve technical issues during commissioning, implementing corrective actions to maintain programme and performance outcomes.
• Champion health, safety, and environmental standards throughout all commissioning activities.
• Support client handover processes, ensuring all documentation, training, and demonstrations are completed to the required standard.
• Contribute to reporting on commissioning progress, risks, and key technical issues to senior stakeholders.

You’ll Need To Have

• Degree qualified in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience in MEP commissioning management on large-scale, technically complex projects.
• Proven track record delivering commissioning on MEP-intensive or mission-critical developments.
• Strong knowledge of commissioning processes, including pre-commissioning, start-up, integrated systems testing, and handover.
• Experience coordinating multiple contractors and specialist vendors during complex commissioning phases.
• Familiarity with international standards, commissioning best practices, and structured handover processes.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage technical challenges in high-pressure environments.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong commitment to health, safety, and quality standards.
• Middle East project experience is highly desirable.
• Our values
• Safety first - Going home safe and well:
• We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.
• Client focus - Deliver on our promise:
• We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.
• Integrity - Always do the right thing:
• We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.
• Create opportunity - For our people to excel:
• We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.
• Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates.
• Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.
• We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable with-in the role