Switchgear Manager (Commissioning / Datacentres)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Progression

Training

International travel

Private healthcare

32 days holiday

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is seeking a Switchgear Manager with commissioning or data centre experience to lead complex LV switchgear projects across UK sites. You will head up the commissioning team, manage contracts and documentation, and ensure timelines, budgets and quality checks while travelling across the UK and Europe.

This is a highly autonomous role with progression into senior positions. The role offers £68,000–£70,000 per year plus a company vehicle, ongoing training, and private

Qualifications

• Experience in switchgear commissioning or datacentre projects.
• Proven ability to lead projects and teams.
• Willingness to travel across the UK and Europe.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of commissioning projects and lead the team.
• Oversee contracts, documentation and reports.
• Ensure QSHE adherence and project milestones.

Skills

Switchgear Engineer

Commissioning

Datacentre experience

Job description

Switchgear Manager (Commissioning / Datacentres)

£68,000 – £70,000 + Company Vehicle + Progression + Training + International Travel + Private Healthcare + 32 Days Holiday

Mansfield

Are you a Switchgear Manager with commissioning experience or a background in datacentres, looking to join a thriving company, at the forefront of their industry, in an exciting period of growth where you can take charge of the commissioning projects from cradle to grave?

Are you looking for an autonomous, varied, and technically challenging position where you will be seen as a leading authority, heading up complex projects whilst developing your skills and career with specialist training, including Prince2, and scope for progression to senior positions?

This company has carved a reputation as an industry leader, priding themselves on quality electrical engineering solutions. They are in an exciting period of growth as they continue to grow over multiple UK sites, with over 400 employees in total, they aim to replicate success and acquire more high-value projects.

In this role you will take ownership of commissioning projects, leading a team of engineers as you oversee projects from concept to commissioning. You will be working on LV Switchgears, predominantly within datacentres, as you ensure projects adhere to timeline, budgets, and quality checks. You will be the main point of contact for internal teams and external high‑calibre clientele, across sectors.

This role would suit a Switchgear Manager with commissioning experience or a background in data centres, looking to take the next step in their career into a senior, highly autonomous position where they will be recognised as a technical authority within their field.

The Role:

• Take ownership of the commissioning team and oversee commissioning projects
• Handle contracts, documentation, and reports
• Ensure QSHE adherence
• 37.5 hours a week; ample opportunities for travel across the UK and Europe

The Person:

• Switchgear Engineer
• Commissioning or Datacentre experience

Reference number BBBH 27618b

Electrical, Electric, Engineer, Engineering, Commission, Commissioning, Switchgear, Testing, Maintenance, Project, Manager, Management, LV, Low Voltage, Data Centres, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Mansfield, Chesterfield,

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.