Technical Manager (Electrical) - Commissioning

Global Commissioning; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Commissioning is seeking a Technical Manager (Electrical) to lead commissioning across European data centre projects. This hybrid UK role involves setting commissioning strategies, reviewing designs, and directing testing from FAT to energisation.

You will provide technical authority on HV/LV distribution, UPS, generators, protection systems and EPMS, while driving standardisation and excellence across projects. Occasional travel is required.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering electrical commissioning on critical data centre projects.
• Ability to review electrical designs from a commissioning perspective.
• Proven capability to lead testing and energisation activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop commissioning strategies and Level 0 deliverables.
• Review electrical designs from a commissioning perspective.
• Provide technical leadership across HV/LV distribution, UPS, generators, protection systems and EPMS.
• Support FAT, SAT, Level 4 & 5 Commissioning, IST, switching and energisation.
• Review commissioning documentation, test scripts and procedures.
• Provide technical support during testing, fault finding and complex commissioning activities.
• Drive consistency, standardisation and best practice across multiple projects.

Skills

Electrical commissioning

HV/LV distribution

UPS systems

Standby generation

Protection systems

Critical power

Documentation review

IST testing

Education

Electrical engineering degree

Electrical apprenticeship

LEED/BREEAM commissioning

PRINCE2

Job description

Technical Manager (Electrical) - Commissioning

UK / Europe | Hybrid | Occasional Travel

We deliver world-class commissioning and validation on some of the world's most complex mission-critical data centre projects.

We're growing and looking for an experienced Technical Manager (Electrical) to help shape the future of electrical commissioning across our European projects.

The Role

You'll become the technical authority for electrical commissioning, supporting projects from design through to handover, developing commissioning strategies, reviewing designs, driving technical excellence, and supporting project teams through complex testing and energisation activities.

What You'll Be Doing

• Develop commissioning strategies and Level 0 (L0) deliverables.
• Review electrical designs from a commissioning perspective.
• Provide technical leadership across HV/LV distribution, UPS, generators, protection systems and EPMS.
• Support FAT, SAT, Level 4 & 5 Commissioning, Integrated Systems Testing (IST), switching and energisation.
• Review commissioning documentation, test scripts and procedures.
• Provide technical support during testing, fault finding and complex commissioning activities.
• Drive consistency, standardisation and commissioning best practice across multiple projects.

What You Bring

• Extensive experience commissioning critical electrical systems within data centres or other mission-critical environments.
• Strong knowledge of HV/LV distribution, UPS systems, standby generation, protection systems and critical power infrastructure.
• Experience reviewing technical documentation, commissioning strategies and electrical designs.
• A strong understanding of commissioning methodology and integrated systems testing.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence clients and project stakeholders.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred).
• Electrical apprenticeship or equivalent practical experience.
• Knowledge of LEED/BREEAM commissioning requirements.
• PRINCE2 or equivalent project management qualification is advantageous.

Why Join Us?

• Work on some of Europe's most exciting hyperscale data centre projects.
• Influence commissioning standards across a growing international business.
• Join a highly technical and collaborative team.
• Enjoy genuine opportunities for career progression and professional development.

Ready to help shape the future of mission-critical commissioning?

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