Field LV Switchgear Commissioning Engineer

g2 Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

g2 Recruitment is seeking an LV Commissioning Engineer to test, commission and verify LV switchgear and electrical distribution systems on field sites across the South-East UK, with occasional UK-wide and EMEA travel.

You will perform secondary injection, functional testing and energisation support, ensuring safety, compliance and successful handover to clients. A full UK driving licence and the ability to travel are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience commissioning LV switchgear and electrical distribution systems.
• Strong ability to read electrical schematics and fault-find.
• Experience on client sites with live switching and energisation duties.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel, including overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Commission LV switchgear and distribution equipment on site.
• Perform secondary injection and functional testing of protection devices.
• Carry out pre-commissioning inspections and snagging.
• Complete commissioning sheets and document protection settings.
• Support energisation and client demonstrations where authorised.
• Follow RAMS, site rules and permit-to-work procedures.

Skills

LV switchgear

Electrical testing

Schematic reading

Fault finding

Driving licence

Travel readiness

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ Electrical Qualification

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

g2 Recruitment is seeking an LV Commissioning Engineer to test, commission and verify LV switchgear and electrical distribution systems on field sites across the South-East UK, with occasional UK-wide and EMEA travel.

You will perform secondary injection, functional testing and energisation support, ensuring safety, compliance and successful handover to clients. A full UK driving licence and the ability to travel are essential.