Product Focus is E-Pods & M-Pods | OSM| Data Centres & Critical Infrastructure
Location: Strabane at KES HQ with multiple site roles in UK, Finland, Netherlands and Germany
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
About the Role
We are seeking experienced and driven Commissioning Managers and Commissioning Engineers to lead and coordinate the commissioning of our prefabricated electrical and mechanical modular solutions, including E-Pods / E-Skids and M-Pods / M-Skids, manufactured for data centres and other critical infrastructure projects.
This is a key role within our growing Global Off-Site Manufacturing (OSM) business, responsible for ensuring that all modular systems are fully tested, commissioned, documented and ready for installation and integration on site.
Working closely with engineering, design, manufacturing, quality, project management and client teams, the successful candidate will take ownership of the commissioning process from the early stages of manufacturing through to factory acceptance testing (FAT), site integration and final handover.
We are looking for a hands-on leaders with strong technical knowledge, excellent organisational skills and the ability to deliver complex commissioning programmes safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
Commissioning Strategy & Management
- Develop and implement commissioning strategies, plans, procedures and programmes for E-Pods and M-Pods.
- Lead all commissioning activities within the manufacturing facility, ensuring systems are tested and verified before dispatch.
- Coordinate commissioning resources, specialist subcontractors, suppliers and client representatives.
- Ensure commissioning activities align with project specifications, contractual requirements and programme milestones.
Electrical & Mechanical Systems
- Oversee the testing and commissioning of electrical systems, including LV switchgear, distribution boards, transformers, busbar systems, protection systems, UPS, generators, controls and associated equipment, as applicable.
- Coordinate the commissioning of mechanical systems, including HVAC, chilled water systems, pumps, pipework, ventilation and associated controls, as applicable.
- Ensure integrated systems testing is completed where required, including controls, monitoring, alarms, interlocks and building management systems.
- Verify that equipment and systems are installed, tested and operating in accordance with approved designs and specifications.
Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) & Quality
- Lead Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and support Integrated Systems Testing (IST), where applicable.
- Develop and maintain inspection and test plans, commissioning check sheets, test scripts and technical documentation.
- Ensure all non-conformances, defects and commissioning issues are recorded, investigated and closed out.
- Maintain accurate commissioning records, test certificates, results and handover documentation.
- Drive continuous improvement across commissioning processes, procedures and manufacturing quality.
Project & Stakeholder Management
- Work closely with design, engineering, production and project management teams to identify and resolve technical issues.
- Liaise with clients, consultants, equipment manufacturers and commissioning specialists.
- Monitor commissioning progress against project schedules, identifying risks and implementing recovery plans where necessary.
- Support site installation, SAT, IST and final client handover as required.
- Ensure all commissioning activities comply with relevant health and safety legislation, industry standards and project-specific requirements.
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead, mentor and develop commissioning engineers and technicians.
- Plan commissioning resources to support manufacturing capacity and project delivery requirements.
- Establish consistent commissioning standards and best practices across the business.
- Promote a culture of safety, accountability, technical excellence and right-first-time delivery.
Essential Requirements
- Proven experience in a commissioning management or senior commissioning role within electrical, mechanical, modular construction, data centre or critical infrastructure environments.
- Strong understanding of LV electrical distribution systems and/or mechanical building services.
- Experience delivering FATs and managing commissioning activities within a manufacturing or off-site construction environment.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, electrical schematics, mechanical layouts, specifications and commissioning procedures.
- Experience managing commissioning programmes, technical documentation, quality processes and project handovers.
- Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
- A proactive, practical and solutions-focused approach to problem-solving.
- Ability to work to demanding project deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Willingness to travel to client sites and project locations when required.
Desirable Experience
- Previous experience commissioning E-Pods, E-Houses, E-Mods, M-Pods or other prefabricated modular systems.
- Experience working on hyperscale data centres or other mission-critical facilities.
- Knowledge of UPS systems, generators, transformers, LV switchgear, protection and control systems.
- Experience with HVAC, chilled water, pumps, ventilation and mechanical plant commissioning.
- Familiarity with Building Management Systems (BMS), Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS) and integrated controls.
- Experience with Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), Integrated Systems Testing (IST) and live-site integration.
- Relevant electrical, mechanical or engineering qualifications.
- Knowledge of applicable UK and European standards, client specifications and critical infrastructure commissioning requirements.
What We Offer
- The opportunity to play a key role in a growing Global OSM manufacturing business.
- Exposure to major data centre and critical infrastructure projects.
- The opportunity to develop and implement commissioning processes as the business expands.
- A collaborative working environment with close involvement across engineering, manufacturing and project delivery.
- Competitive salary and benefits package, with opportunities for career progression.
