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