Electrical Commissioning Lead — Hyperscale Data Centres

DARA PEOPLE LTD.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

DARA PEOPLE LTD in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Electrical Commissioning Manager to oversee Levels 1–3 commissioning on hyperscale data centre projects, ensuring testing, safety and energisation readiness of critical power systems.

You will coordinate Tier 1 contractors and equipment suppliers, review SLDs and test packs, and drive technical assurance, commissioning sequencing and milestone protection in an owner-side leadership role.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in electrical engineering, construction or commissioning.
• Proven electrical commissioning management on major data centre or mission-critical projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of MV/LV distribution, switchgear, transformers, UPS systems and generators.

Responsibilities

• Oversee electrical installation completion, inspections, testing and Levels 1-3 commissioning.
• Coordinate contractors and vendors across switchgear, transformers, UPS systems, generators and power distribution infrastructure.
• Challenge commissioning programmes, test procedures and system readiness.
• Review Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), technical submissions, commissioning test packs and SAT documentation.
• Oversee energisation readiness, electrical safety and LOTO procedures in coordination with authorised personnel.
• Identify technical defects, resolve commissioning constraints and protect critical milestones.
• Coordinate handover readiness ahead of Level 4/5 functional and integrated testing.

Skills

MV/LV distribution

Switchgear

Transformers

UPS systems

Generators

Level 1-3 commissioning

Electrical drawings & SLDs

Contractor coordination

Electrical testing

Energisation readiness

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services

Job description

DARA PEOPLE LTD in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Electrical Commissioning Manager to oversee Levels 1–3 commissioning on hyperscale data centre projects, ensuring testing, safety and energisation readiness of critical power systems.

You will coordinate Tier 1 contractors and equipment suppliers, review SLDs and test packs, and drive technical assurance, commissioning sequencing and milestone protection in an owner-side leadership role.