Commissioning Manager - Electrical Substation/HV Power

Global Commissioning; Berlin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Commissioning is expanding across Europe and is seeking experienced Electrical Commissioning Managers with a substations background to lead the commissioning of critical electrical infrastructure on major engineering projects.

You'll head planning, coordination and delivery from design through to final handover, ensuring safety, efficiency and top quality. Data centre experience is advantageous but not essential, with opportunities across HV/MV and renewables.

Qualifications

• Strong background in electrical commissioning on HV/MV projects.
• Experience delivering HV/MV electrical infrastructure.
• Experience in substations, transmission and distribution, utilities or power generation.
• Understanding of protection, switching philosophies and commissioning processes.
• Experience managing commissioning teams and client relationships.
• Relevant safety qualifications (CSCS/ECS/Safe Pass).

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination and delivery of commissioning from design to handover.
• Manage commissioning programmes and project documentation.
• Review test procedures, scripts and technical documentation.
• Coordinate FATs, SATs and functional testing.
• Chair commissioning meetings with clients and stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate commissioning risks and support system testing.
• Produce commissioning reports and ensure client acceptance.

Skills

Electrical commissioning

HV/MV infrastructure experience

Substations experience

Team management & client relationships

Electrical protection & switching

Education

HNC/HND, apprenticeship or equivalent electrical qualification

Prince2 or equivalent project qualification

Tools

CSCS / ECS / Safe Pass

Job description

Global Commissioning is expanding across Europe and we're looking for experienced Electrical Commissioning Managers with Substation background to lead the commissioning of critical electrical infrastructure on major engineering projects.

Whilst data centre experience is advantageous, it is not essential.

We're particularly interested in professionals from:

• High Voltage (HV) Substations
• Transmission & Distribution
• Utilities
• Power Generation
• Renewable Energy
• Industrial or Heavy Electrical Infrastructure

If you've managed complex electrical commissioning programmes and have a strong understanding of critical power systems, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

You’ll lead the planning, coordination and delivery of commissioning activities from design through to final client handover, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading electrical commissioning activities through Levels 2–5
• Managing commissioning programmes and project documentation
• Reviewing test procedures, commissioning scripts and technical documentation
• Coordinating FATs, SATs and functional testing
• Managing multidisciplinary commissioning teams and subcontractors
• Chairing commissioning meetings with clients and stakeholders
• Identifying and mitigating commissioning risks
• Supporting integrated systems testing and project handover
• Producing commissioning reports and ensuring successful client acceptance

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Strong background in Electrical Commissioning
• Experience delivering HV/MV electrical infrastructure projects
• Previous experience within substations, transmission & distribution, utilities, power generation or similar critical electrical environments
• Excellent understanding of electrical protection, switching philosophies and commissioning processes
• Experience managing commissioning teams and client relationships
• HNC/HND, apprenticeship or equivalent electrical qualification
• CSCS, ECS, Safe Pass or equivalent

Desirable

• Data Centre commissioning experience
• Experience of integrated systems testing
• Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Prince2 or equivalent project qualification

Why Join Global Commissioning?

At Global Commissioning, we deliver commissioning management and validation services on some of Europe's most complex critical infrastructure projects.

As our business continues to grow, you'll have the opportunity to work across major projects throughout Europe, collaborate with industry experts and develop your career within a business that values technical excellence and progression.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.