Electrical Commissioning Engineer

SiteCore Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

SiteCore Recruitment is seeking an experienced Electrical Commissioning Engineer for an immediate contract start on a major data centre infrastructure project in the Greater London area. You will lead electrical testing and commissioning of critical packages and sign off HV/LV distributions.

The role requires on-site supervision of FAT/SAT activities, strict safety compliance, and hands-on support for plant, switchgear, and BMS systems on a live site.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in data centre infrastructure or similar critical environments.
• Valid JIB/ECS Gold Card in an electrical discipline.
• City & Guilds 2391 or equivalent qualification for testing and verification.
• Own calibrated testing tools and full PPE for on-site commissioning.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical testing and commissioning phases of critical data centre infrastructure packages.
• Verify, inspect, and sign off on HV and LV electrical distributions.
• Coordinate and supervise on-site testing activities, including FAT and SAT, alongside dry and wet commissioning.
• Maintain safety standards, compliance tracking, and readiness metrics on a fast-paced live site.
• Support the upkeep of plant equipment, switchgear, and BMS.

Skills

Electrical testing

On-site supervision

Safety compliance

Critical environments

Education

JIB/ECS Gold Card

City & Guilds 2391

Tools

Calibrated testing tools

Job description

SiteCore Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced Electrical Commissioning Engineer for an immediate contract start on a major data centre infrastructure development in the Greater London area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the electrical testing and commissioning phases of critical data centre infrastructure packages.
• Verify, inspect, and sign off on high-voltage (HV) and low-voltage (LV) electrical distributions.
• Coordinate and supervise on-site testing activities, including Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), alongside dry and wet commissioning.
• Maintain rigorous safety standards, compliance tracking, and adherence to operational readiness metrics on a fast-paced live site.
• Support the upkeep of critical systems, including plant equipment, switchgear, and Building Management Systems (BMS).

Requirements:

• Proven track record within critical environments, data centre infrastructure, or heavy MEICA projects.
• Valid JIB/ECS Gold Card in an appropriate electrical discipline.
• Relevant electrical testing and verification qualifications (City & Guilds 2391 or equivalent).
• Full PPE, own calibrated testing tools, and a structured approach to plant commissioning.
• Full UK driving licence.