The Business of Commissioning with Adam Muggleton
About this episode
What does it take to move from being a great commissioning engineer to becoming an effective leader?
In this episode of Inside Commissioning, hosts Cal Blair and Jeremy are joined by Adam Muggleton, CTO at AESG, to discuss leadership, management, career development and the changing commissioning industry.
With a career spanning more than four decades and experience across 21 countries, Adam shares his journey through engineering, commissioning, property development and business leadership. He explains why technical expertise alone is not enough to lead a team, and why communication, accountability, self-awareness and the ability to deliver results through others become increasingly important as engineers progress in their careers.
The conversation also explores the challenges facing the commissioning industry, from inconsistent data centre commissioning standards and skills shortages to the growing demand for experienced professionals. Adam shares his thoughts on the data centre market, why firms need to prepare for changing demand, and where future opportunities may emerge across infrastructure, refurbishment and other sectors.
In This Episode
- How technical experts can transition into management and develop effective leadership skills
- The difference between managing day-to-day operations and leading through uncertainty
- Why communication, coaching, humility and self-awareness matter in leadership
- How digitalisation and standardisation can improve commissioning processes and project delivery
- The differences between UK and North American commissioning practices
- What clients value most, from reliable service and clear communication to consistent results
- The growing skills shortage in commissioning and the importance of developing new talent
- The future of the data centre industry and why businesses should explore opportunities in other sectors
Adam also shares practical advice for engineers who want to progress in their careers, including the value of continuous learning, developing communication skills and understanding the commercial side of the business.
Whether you're an engineer looking to move into management, a commissioning professional responsible for leading teams, or a business owner navigating the data centre boom, this conversation offers valuable perspectives on building better people, stronger teams and more successful commissioning businesses.
Links & Resources
Adam Muggleton – LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/buildingwhisperer/
Adam Muggleton – AESG
https://aesg.com/key-people/adam-muggleton/
Toastmasters International
Copywriting Course
https://copywritingcourse.com/
Listen to the Podcast
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-commissioning/id1896619373
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033fnPwBMhHgddKleUf8tG
Connect with the Hosts
Cal Blair – LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cal-blair-talent/
Jeremy Curtis – LinkedIn: