Mechanical Commissioning Lead | GermanyKirby Group Engineering · Germany

Mechanical Commissioning Lead | Germany

🗓️ Posted 2026-09-29 Germany Hybrid Engineering
💰 Salary Not shared 📊 Market 6,000 EUR–8,500 EUR/mo

About the Company

Permanent position available with a considerable portfolio of works for the next 5+ years To build your career by assisting in the delivery of 'leading edge' engineering projects. To work with a vibrant, agile and multi-functional team in delivering projects on time, safely, to budget and to the required quality standards. To benefit from Kirby's Career Development Programmes that will enhance your leadership capability. To work with the best. Excellent package on offer with room for negotiations Mechanical Commissioning Lead - Data Centre Project If you're the kind of engineer who wants to take real ownership of commissioning - not just tick boxes - this should get your attention. We're delivering a major data centre project. It's fast paced, highly technical and full of the sort of moving parts where strong commissioning leadership makes or breaks the job. That's why we're looking for a Mechanical Commissioning Lead who knows how to bring systems online properly, manage multiple specialists, and keep both the quality and the momentum exactly where they need to be.

Responsibilities

  • ● Reviewing IFC drawings, specs and technical submittals
  • ● Working closely with the PM and QS on any commissioning related cost impacts
  • ● Mentoring junior engineers and supporting their development
  • ● Developing and implementing the commissioning plan
  • ● Coordinating commissioning with planners, package engineers and vendors
  • ● Attending client commissioning meetings and ensuring alignment
  • ● Getting all descriptions of operations and setpoints approved
  • ● Ensuring checklists, scripts, and documentation meet client standards
  • ● Managing specialist vendors and ensuring their activities align with programme
  • ● Verifying and witnessing commissioning activities
  • ● Running and updating commissioning trackers, logs and weekly progress reports
  • ● Leading walkdowns, tag walks and system sign off
  • ● Managing snag lists and ensuring issues are closed out quickly
  • ● Ensuring client training is completed on schedule
Credential Requirements for Germany
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State Chamber Registration

State Chamber of Engineers (Ingenieurkammer)

Must have to work
Cost: EUR 200–600/year Timeline: 3–6 months

Required for regulated engineering roles