Business Unit Head of Commissioning

Project Location: Frankfurt, Germany

Experience in Data Centre, Pharmaceutical or Semi-Conductor is advantageous

Must hold either a EU Passport or Residency in Switzerland

Package Includes:

• Accommodation
• Flights
• Rotation
• Travel
• Expat Allowance

Key Responsibilities

Policies, Procedures, and Compliance

• Ensure Group Commissioning policies and procedures are understood, communicated, and implemented at the site level.
• Conduct and audit monthly Commissioning KPI reports, address non-compliance issues promptly.
• Adhere to safety policies, particularly regarding the Control of Hazardous Energies.

Project and Performance Management

• Support estimation processes with Commissioning (Cx) strategies, resource plans, and pricing.
• Report monthly on Business Unit Commissioning (Cx) performance.
• Attend projects in a set rotation, providing support and feedback as needed.

Resource and Talent Management

• Assist in recruitment, defining roles and responsibilities, and selecting candidates with HR.
• Act as the line manager for Commissioning Project Managers (Cx PMs).
• Decide resource strategies (in-house vs. outsourced) and develop scopes of work when outsourcing is required.

Onboarding and Training

• Create onboarding packs to standardise new personnel training and integration.
• Oversee the onboarding of projects to the Group Commissioning Digital Environment (CxDE).
• Provide necessary access and training for all commissioning personnel on relevant platforms.

Collaboration and Coordination

• Work with project leads to set up Commissioning Digital Environments (CxDE).
• Align project-specific roles, responsibilities, and deliverables with Commissioning Managers and Package Managers.
• Chair and document kick-off meetings, ensuring alignment on the RACI Matrix and lessons learned.

Design and Execution

• Participate in design, constructability, and commissioning reviews to ensure compliance with plans and schedules.
• Review and sign off on project-specific commissioning plans.

Reporting and Documentation

• Collate monthly commissioning reports for each project, standardising where needed.
• Attend business unit month-end meetings and report outcomes.

Vendor and Client Relations

• Manage vendor relationships and resolve escalation points.
• Establish client-specific benchmarking for commissioning systems to improve future project pricing and programmes.

Travel Requirements

• Regular travel within mainland Europe for project oversight.

Qualifications

• 
  Experience
  • 10+ years in mission-critical facilities or data centre infrastructure.
  • 5+ years of commissioning experience.
• 
  Education
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical/electrical engineering or a related field.
  • Certification or training in NETA, ASHRAE, or Commissioning-specific education.
  • Project Management certification (e.g., PMP).
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  Skills
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook); SharePoint or similar preferred.
  • Expertise in mechanical, electrical, and control systems for critical infrastructure.
  • Ability to read and edit construction documents (design drawings, control diagrams, specifications).
  • Strong communication, organisational, and detail-oriented skills.
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure and maintain professionalism across teams.
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  Other Requirements
  • Weekly travel within Europe.