Commissioning lead
Company: Kirby Group Engineering
Role summary
Commissioning lead is a role at Kirby Group Engineering in Ireland (on-site). Posted 2026-08-20. Experience level: 5-10.
- Job title
- Commissioning lead
- Company
- Kirby Group Engineering
- Location
- Ireland
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Category
- Logistics & Warehousing
- Experience level
- 5-10
- Date posted
- 2026-08-20
Kirby Group Engineering is looking for a detail-oriented Commissioning Lead to oversee the start-up and testing of complex mechanical and electrical systems. You will play a key role in ensuring large-scale projects run smoothly from installation to handover, offering a great opportunity to lead technical teams in a fast-paced environment.
Job description
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
About Kirby Group Engineering
Kirby Group Engineering is an international multi-disciplinary engineering services contractor and leading provider of high-value engineering services to a number of ‘blue chip’ companies. Operating across Ireland, the UK, Europe and South Africa, Kirby has become the engineering service provider of choice in growth segments such as pharmaceuticals, data centres and power transmission and distribution. Our culture is innovative, collaborative and performance focused. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow and develop in a company committed to developing talent and rewarding performance.
The Role
An exciting opportunity for a Commissioning lead has arisen for an energetic individual who would enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.
KEY TASKS/RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Develop commissioning plans and procedures for data centre projects
• Co-ordinate and implement testing and commissioning activities and manage relevant procedures,
• Liaise with Site Management Team, Equipment Vendors, Client Team and third party Commissioning Specialists,
• Chair commissioning meetings, monitor progress and witness final testing and acceptance of equipment,
• Produce / review method statements and complete of all site documentation as required,
• Ensure that the project sites meet the quality requirements of clients and applicable regulations.
To be considered you will:
Have:
• 7+ Years’ experience in a similar role within an electrical contracting environment
• Relevant Level 8 Degree or an electrical trade with relevant training and experience
• Relevant experience in Commercial, Industrial, pharma, data centre type projects.
• Commercial Awareness
• The ability to multi-task and manage many priorities
Be:
• Excellent communicator/strong interpersonal skills/communicates with impact
• Excellent record keeper and administration skills
• Drives for results
• Leads and influences others.
• Identifies and achieves commercial value.
• Innovates and leads in mechanical/technical activity and challenges.
• Plans and effectively manages projects.
• Solves problems analytically and acts decisively
• Is process driven and focuses on EHS and Quality Work Management Systems and Processes
For more information on this role, or other Construction / Engineering opportunities across Ireland, the UK, Europe, or South Africa please review our careers page ( Vacancies - Kirby Group Careers ) or contact the Talent Acquisition Team at Kirby Group in confidence on +353 (0)1 454 0411.
Kirby Group Engineering is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age.