LVAP/Testing Manager

MK Search; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Travel allowance

Company bonus scheme

Job summary

MK Search is seeking an LVAP/Testing Manager to oversee electrical testing and technical compliance across three projects in Central London and Basingstoke. You will lead inspection and testing activities, ensure safe isolation and energisation, and report to the Projects Director.

The role requires LVAP experience, strong BS 7671 knowledge, and strong communication with site teams and senior management, with travel between sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience as LVAP or testing manager with electrical building services background.
• Strong knowledge of testing, safety and energisation procedures.
• Able to coordinate testing across multiple sites and projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee electrical inspection and testing across three sites.
• Manage LV authorisation, safe isolation and energisation processes.
• Review test certification and handover records for accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with BS 7671 and project specs.
• Provide technical guidance to PMs, site teams and subcontractors.
• Identify non-compliances and drive corrective actions to completion.
• Report progress and risks to the Projects Director.

Skills

LVAP experience

Electrical testing

Safety compliance

Project coordination

Communication with senior management

Education

Electrical qualifications & testing certification

Job description

LVAP/Testing Manager Opportunity - Leading M&E Contractor - Commercial/Education Projects

Are you an experienced Low Voltage Authorised Person (LVAP) / Electrical Testing Manager looking to join a growing M&E contractor with a strong pipeline of secured work?

Following several recent project wins in West London, a leading M&E contractor is looking to appoint an LVAP / Testing Manager to oversee electrical testing and technical compliance across two projects in Central London and one in Basingstoke.

The business is experiencing significant growth, with a strong pipeline across the commercial, fit-out, residential and education sectors. This is an opportunity to take on a key technical role, reporting directly to the Projects Director.

The Role

You will oversee electrical testing, safe energisation and technical compliance across all three projects, working closely with project teams to ensure installations are delivered safely and meet the required standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing electrical inspection and testing activities across multiple sites.
• Overseeing LV authorisation, safe isolation and energisation procedures within your appointed remit.
• Reviewing test certification, technical documentation and handover records.
• Ensuring installations comply with BS 7671, project specifications and relevant safety requirements.
• Providing technical guidance to project managers, site teams and specialist subcontractors.
• Identifying non-compliances and overseeing corrective action through to completion.
• Reporting progress, technical risks and compliance matters to the Projects Director.

About You

• Experience as an LVAP, Electrical Testing Manager or in a similar electrical compliance role.
• A strong background in electrical building services, ideally with an M&E contractor.
• Relevant electrical qualifications and inspection and testing certification.
• A thorough understanding of electrical testing, safe isolation and energisation procedures.
• Experience coordinating testing and compliance across multiple projects.
• Confident communication skills and the ability to work effectively with senior management and site teams.
• Willingness to travel between Central London and Basingstoke.

What's on Offer

• Substantial salary and benefits package, or a competitive day rate, depending on experience and engagement basis.
• A key technical position with direct access to the Projects Director.
• A strong pipeline of secured work across a diverse range of sectors.
• The opportunity to join a leading M&E contractor during a sustained period of growth.