LVAP/Testing Manager

MK Search & Selection; Greater London; Sur place; GBP 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Career progression opportunities

Résumé du poste

MK Search & Selection is seeking an experienced Low Voltage Authorised Person (LVAP) / Testing Manager to lead electrical testing activities, manage LV system safety, and drive installation, commissioning and handover on technically demanding projects.

You will coordinate testing with project teams, subcontractors and client representatives, develop testing plans, review results and ensure documentation is complete, accurate and aligned with safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience in LVAP, Electrical Testing Manager or similar role.
• Strong background in electrical installation, inspection and testing.
• Experience managing LV safety procedures, permits, switching and energisation on construction projects.
• Sound understanding of LV distribution systems, drawings, testing requirements and commissioning processes.

Responsabilités

• Manage LV electrical testing, inspection and commissioning against programmes and specs.
• Undertake LVAP duties within project safety procedures.
• Coordinate safe isolation, switching, energisation and permits with accurate records.

Connaissances

LV safety procedures

Electrical testing

Team leadership

Clear communication

Project coordination

Formation

Relevant electrical qualification

Description du poste

We are seeking an experienced Low Voltage Authorised Person (LVAP) / Testing Manager to lead electrical testing activities and manage the safe control of LV systems through installation, commissioning and handover. This is an opportunity to take a key role in technically demanding projects within an established business.

The Role

Working closely with project teams, commissioning managers, specialist subcontractors and client representatives, you will coordinate electrical testing and energisation activities, maintain clear safety controls and ensure systems are ready for successful handover.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Manage LV electrical testing, inspection and commissioning activities against project programmes and specifications.
• Undertake LVAP duties within the scope of your formal appointment and the project’s electrical safety procedures.
• Coordinate safe isolation, switching, energisation and permit activities, maintaining accurate records and clear communication.
• Develop and review testing plans, commissioning procedures, risk assessments and method statements.
• Lead testing engineers and specialist subcontractors, monitoring quality, progress and resource requirements.
• Review test results, certification and commissioning records, ensuring defects are identified, resolved and closed out.
• Coordinate interfaces with mechanical, controls and other electrical systems.
• Support client inspections, witness testing and project handover, ensuring documentation is complete and accurate.
• Promote high standards of electrical safety, workmanship and accountability across the project team.

About You

You will bring:

• Experience in an LVAP, Electrical Testing Manager, Electrical Commissioning Manager or similar role.
• A relevant electrical qualification and a strong background in electrical installation, inspection and testing.
• Experience managing LV safety procedures, permits, switching and energisation on construction projects.
• A sound understanding of LV distribution systems, electrical drawings, testing requirements and commissioning processes.
• Experience delivering complex M&E projects; exposure to data centres, pharmaceutical facilities, commercial developments or industrial projects is particularly valuable.
• The ability to lead teams, coordinate subcontractors and manage competing project priorities.
• Strong communication skills and a structured approach to safety, quality and documentation.

Previous formal LVAP appointments and recognised inspection and testing qualifications would be advantageous. Any LVAP appointment will be subject to the employer’s competence assessment and authorisation process.

What’s on Offer

• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• The opportunity to work on major, technically challenging projects.
• A key position within a leading Tier 1 M&E contractor.
• Professional development and career progression opportunities.