Commissioning Manager and Commissioning Engineers

Location:

Strabane at KES HQ with multiple site roles in UK, Finland, Netherlands and Germany

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Salary:
Competitive, dependent on experience

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.

• 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.

• Oversee the testing and commissioning of electrical systems, including LV switch gear, 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Lead, mentor and develop commissioning engineers and technicians.
• Plan commissioning resources to support…