Electrical Commissioning Lead - Data Center Project

About the role

A major data center project in Gävle, Sweden is looking for an experienced Electrical Commissioning Lead on a 6-month contract. The role suits a commissioning professional with a strong background in mission-critical environments who wants a lead position on a fast-paced, high-profile project. Immediate start is available.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage all electrical commissioning activities across the project.
• Coordinate commissioning engineers, specialist vendors, subcontractors and key stakeholders.
• Review and approve commissioning plans, procedures, method statements and test documentation.
• Ensure commissioning runs safely and efficiently in line with project milestones.
• Oversee commissioning of MV/LV electrical systems, generators, UPS systems, transformers, switchgear and associated infrastructure.
• Drive issue resolution, progress tracking and commissioning readiness reviews.
• Support integrated systems testing (IST), energisation activities and final project handover.
• Provide regular reporting and updates to project leadership teams.

Required profile

• Proven experience as an Electrical Commissioning Lead on data center or other mission-critical projects.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary commissioning teams and specialist vendors.
• Eligible to work within the EU.
• Desirable: previous hyperscale or large-scale data center project experience, experience working in Europe, and familiarity with Level 4 and Level 5 commissioning activities and IST.

Required skills

• Strong technical expertise across power distribution and critical electrical infrastructure.
• Thorough understanding of commissioning processes, testing protocols and project delivery requirements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

The contract is based in Gävle, Sweden, lasts 6 months and starts as soon as possible; the rate is described as competitive all-in day rate. Candidates can apply through the recruiter or contact them directly for a confidential discussion.