Head of Commissioning

Job DescriptionHead of Commissioning
Location: Germany, Netherlands, Paris OR England
Salary: £140,000
Fantastic bonus structure - up to 20%!
 
We are working with a renowned Data Centre Developer & Operator who are looking for a Head of Commissioning to join their European Team.
This person will take ownership of the commissioning strategy and delivery across large-scale hyperscale developments, ensuring technical excellence, programme certainty, and risk mitigation from design through to handover.
If you’re a Head of Commissioning, Commissioning Lead or Senior Commissioning Manager – we’d love to hear from you!
 
Benefits of being a client-side Head of Commissioning or Commissioning Lead:

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• Up to £140k per annum

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• Fantastic bonus structure (up to 20%)

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• Flexible hybrid working

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• European travel

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Responsibilities of a client-side Head of Commissioning / Commissioning Lead:

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• Provide strategic leadership for the delivery and commissioning of complex projects and programmes, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives

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• Hold accountability for safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability, and regulatory compliance across the portfolio

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• Establish and maintain effective programme delivery environments, including people, processes, governance, and technology

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• Lead, develop, and inspire high-performing, diverse teams while fostering an inclusive and wellbeing-focused culture

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• Manage budgets and commercial performance, ensuring financially, ethically, and operationally sound outcomes

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• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders, influencing long-term strategy and performance

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The Head of Commissioning / Commissioning Lead will have the following:

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• Proven experience working as a Head of Commissioning or Commissioning Lead on a large-scale construction project

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• Strong client-side background (developer or operator)

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• Experience working within complex European markets

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• Be happy to travel across Europe frequently

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