Site Acceptance Manager (Norway or Portugal)
Nscale — Norway · In-Person · Senior
Role description
Role Overview
The Site Acceptance Manager will own the transition of self-build data centre projects from construction into live operations, planning, overseeing, and managing site acceptance end-to-end.
What You Will Do
The Site Acceptance Manager will build and maintain an integrated acceptance and handover programme, define acceptance criteria, oversee commissioning activities, manage the punch list and defects process, ensure complete and accurate handover documentation, and lead operational readiness.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of experience in data centre or mission-critical facility delivery, commissioning, or operations, including at least 3 years leading site acceptance or construction-to-operations handover on large-scale projects.
Requirements
- 7+ years' experience in data centre or mission-critical facility delivery, commissioning, or operations
- at least 3 years leading site acceptance or construction-to-operations handover on large-scale projects
- strong technical knowledge of critical MEP infrastructure
- proven experience of commissioning processes (Levels 1–5, IST) and witnessing FAT/SAT
- excellent planning and programme management skills
- sound understanding of construction health & safety (e.g. CDM 2015 or local equivalent), permit-to-work, and LOTO procedures
- experience establishing operational readiness, including CMMS set-up, SOP/MOP/EOP development, and maintenance strategies
- degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, building services, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience