Permanent Commissioning Manager (CXa) – Data Centre
Location:
Milan, Italy
Employment Type:
Permanent
Sector:
Data Centres / Mission Critical
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced
Commissioning Manager (CXa)
to join our team on a permanent basis, supporting the delivery of large-scale
data centre projects
in Milan. The successful candidate will act as the
Commissioning Authority
, leading all commissioning activities from design through construction, testing, and handover, ensuring systems meet performance, resilience, and operational requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Act as the
Commissioning Authority (CXa)
for mission-critical data centre projects
Develop and manage the
commissioning plan
, programme, and procedures
Review design documentation to ensure
commissionability
, redundancy, and compliance
Lead commissioning activities for
MEP systems
including:
Electrical (HV/LV, UPS, generators)
Mechanical (chillers, CRAH/CRAC, BMS)
Coordinate
factory acceptance tests (FATs)
and
site acceptance tests (SATs)
Manage
integrated systems testing (IST)
and seasonal testing
Chair commissioning workshops and progress meetings
Ensure commissioning activities align with
TIA-942, Uptime Institute
, and client standards
Manage handover documentation, O&M; manuals, and training for operations teams
Identify risks and resolve commissioning-related technical issues
Ensure health & safety compliance during commissioning activities
Required Experience & Skills
Proven experience as a
Commissioning Manager / CXa
on
data centre projects
Strong background in
mission-critical MEP systems
Experience delivering projects through
design, construction, and live environments
Knowledge of
Uptime Institute Tier certifications
and/or TIA standards
Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and interface with clients, contractors, and designers
Excellent reporting, coordination, and communication skills
Qualifications
Degree or equivalent in
Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Services Engineering
Professional certifications (desirable):
CXA / CxA accreditation
Uptime Institute ATD / AOS
Fluent English required;
Italian language skills
advantageous
What's Offered
Permanent position with a growing data centre delivery team
Competitive salary and benefits package
Long-term pipeline of
hyperscale and colocation data centre projects
Opportunity to lead high-profile mission-critical builds in Italy