Commissioning Manager (Data Centres / Switchgear)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Vehicle

Progression

Training

International Travel

Private Healthcare

32 Days Holiday

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment seeks a Commissioning Manager with a background in switchgear for Data Centre projects in Mansfield. You will lead the commissioning team from cradle to grave, overseeing design, manufacturing, and project delivery within time and budget.

A clear path for progression and funded training are on offer, with extensive travel opportunities. The role emphasises autonomy, specialist knowledge in switchgear, and a track record of delivering complex projects across the UK and

Qualifications

• Experience commissioning switchgear in data centres.
• Proven ability to manage commissioning projects end-to-end.
• Knowledge of QSHE standards and quality procedures.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of commissioning team and manage day-to-day operations.
• Handle contracts, documentation, and reports.
• Ensure QSHE adherence and regulatory compliance.
• Occasional travel across the UK and Europe.

Skills

Switchgear experience

Data Centre projects

Commissioning management

Travel readiness

Job description

Commissioning Manager (Data Centres / Switchgear)

68,000 - 70,000 + Company Vehicle + Progression + Training + International Travel + Private Healthcare + 32 Days Holiday

Mansfield

Are you a Commissioning Manager with experience commissioning Switchgears within Data Centres, where you will be seen as one of the go-to experts within the company as you take ownership of technically challenging projects?

Do you want to further your career within a well-established company offering wide scope of training, including funded Prince2 certification, and ample opportunity to travel the world visiting high-calibre clients?

In this role you will be taking ownership of the commissioning team projects, managing them from cradle to grave. You will oversee the design and manufacturing of bespoke switchgear, ensuring they adhere to quality, timeline, and budget constraints. There is ample travel opportunity across the UK and Europe, with all travel, food, and accommodation comped.

This company has been established for over 50 years and has seen year-on-year successes, growing their team to over 400 employees over multiple sites. With plans of increased growth, workload, and turnover they pride themselves on premium engineering services.

This role would suit a Commissioning Manager with experience commissioning Switchgears within Data Centres or similar, looking to progress their career to a senior position, offering autonomous and varied work, where they will be recognised as the specialist in their industry.

The Role:

• Take ownership of the commissioning team and manage day-to-day commissioning operations
• Handle contracts, documentation, and reports
• Ensure QSHE adherence
• 5 hours a week; ample opportunities for travel across the UK and Europe

The Person:

• Commissioning Manager or Commissioning Engineer looking to step up
• Switchgear background
• Previously worked on Data Centres or similar projects

Reference number BBBH 27618

Electrical, Electric, Commission, Commissioning, Switchgear, Testing, Maintenance, Project, Manager, Management, LV, Low Voltage, Data Centres, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Mansfield, Chesterfield,

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.