Data Centre EPC Director | Development, Quality & Commissioning Authority

Full lifecycle delivery of mission-critical projects. HV/MV/LV testing and energisation. Mechanical commissioning. BMS/EPMS/SCADA integration. Programme excellence: scope, cost, quality, risk, safety, schedule.

Proven track record in cross-regulatory and geographic localisation of design and construction.

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End-to-End Development Advisory

From UPS and switchgear FAT through to chilled water balancing and BMS point-to-point. Embedding commissionability thinking at every design and manufacturing gate — where others speak buildability, I speak commissionability.

Development Advisory

Market positioning, site feasibility, operator engagement, and investment structuring. Translating technical requirements into bankable propositions for investors and lenders.

Project Controls & WBS

Primavera P6, BIM360/ACC, Procore. WBS aligned to commissioning milestones. QCx tags tied to payment applications. Progress earned only with evidence.

QA/QC & Commissioning Authority

L0-L5 commissioning governance. PDU/RPP testing, EPMS witness, cooling loop balancing, fire suppression validation. IST planning tied to evidence packs. No energisation without QA sign-off.

Factory Testing & Equipment Integration

Switchgear, UPS, generators, chillers, AHUs, busbars — FAT witness from type testing through to VLF and primary injection. Protection relay settings verified. Manufacturer QA plans enforced before shipping release.

Technical Due Diligence

N+1/2N redundancy validation, PUE assessment, cooling capacity review, electrical single-line audit. Gap analysis against Uptime Tier III/IV and current UK/US codes.

Localisation & Team Building

Skills and culture embedding across cross-national teams. Building ownership mentality, technical compliance capability, and engineering excellence that drives repeat business. The human bridge between Western operators and emerging markets.

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Quantity Surveying

Payment applications review, cashflow forecasting, investor reporting, and commercial risk management. Executive-level QS oversight with technical depth.

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On-Site Team Setup & Supply Chain

Site team mobilisation, competency frameworks, and contractor onboarding. Supply chain forging with manufacturers and specialist contractors. Building the right team from day one.

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Lessons Learnt & Strategic Improvement

Post-project reviews, root cause analysis, knowledge capture. Turning project experience into organisational capability and competitive advantage.

Safeguarding Your Investment

Every procurement step and payment enabled only after design is validated and cross-checked. Commissioning delivered as controlled, witnessed verification — not just paperwork and risk logging. Every gate tied to progress. Only progress enables payment. No exceptions.

L0 Design Validation & FAT Governance

Design freeze, commissionability review, FAT witness. Manufacturer QA plans enforced. Equipment released only when punchlist clear.

L1 Installation Complete & QCx Tags

Construction complete, equipment installed. QCx tags tied to IMS/P6 progress and valuation. No sign-off without evidence pack.

L2 HV/MV/LV Energisation & Mechanical Startup

SAP boundaries, permits-to-work, protection relay coordination. Busbar torque checks, VLF/tan-delta, primary injection complete. Mechanical first runs.

L3 System Testing & Defect Closure

UPS load tests, ATS transfers, cooling loop balancing, fire suppression live tests. NCR burn-down tracked weekly. No progression without closure.

L4 Integrated Systems Testing (IST)

Load bank testing, UPS transfer validation, generator paralleling. BMS/EPMS/SCADA point-to-point. Cooling failover and N+1 proving.

L5 Operational Handover

Facility live and handed to operations. QA gates linked to payment applications. Quality controls cost.

Programmes Delivered

Full lifecycle delivery. Multidisciplinary teams. Resilience and availability at the highest levels.

Hyperscale Mission-Critical Portfolio

77MW Delivered + 160MW Current | £2B+ | EMEA

QA/QC/CX authority. Switchgear FAT, busbar testing, mechanical commissioning. BMS/EPMS integration. Operational readiness, snagging/desnagging, training of operational staff. 22MW AI-ready with direct-to-chip liquid cooling.

Transport for London Estates

Programme Capex | 2021-2024

Capital workplace redevelopment, programme delivery across TfL/GLA estate. Skills uplift, in-house delivery culture embedding. Trained PMs in WBS, RIBA stages, lifecycle management. Established workplace maintenance and capex strategy.

Westin Queensbridge City Hotel

£250M | Commissioning Lead

Client's agent for City investors. Pre-commissioning QA, vendor management, payment valuations. COVID delivery challenges navigated.

Mandarin Oriental Knightsbridge

£200M | VINCI Construction

D&B project manager for luxury MEP. Cross-national contractor compliance with BS 7671, CIBSE guides, BS 5839 fire alarm, BS EN 12845 sprinkler standards. Value engineering, BIM/CDM compliance, FM handover.

Case Study: HV/MV Energisation Recovery

Context

22MW data hall, 6 weeks to energisation. QA/Cx records incomplete, punchlist uncontrolled.

Problem

Energisation readiness unclear. Risk of delay, rework, and uncontrolled first power.

Intervention

Implemented QCx tag system tied to P6. SAP boundary walkdowns. Daily defect burn-down.

Outcome

Energisation on schedule. Punchlist reduced 70% pre-power. Predictable IST entry.

Case Study: FAT Governance Reset

Context

Multiple switchgear packages, 3 manufacturers, inconsistent FAT standards.

Problem

Equipment arriving site with unresolved punchlist. SAT delays, rework costs escalating.

Intervention

Standardised FAT witness protocol. Punchlist closure required before shipping release.

Outcome

SAT duration reduced 40%. Site rework significantly reduced. Predictable equipment readiness.

Where I Add Value

Get in Touch

QA/QC governance, commissioning management, or technical due diligence.

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