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Commissioning Manager - Electrical Substation/HV Power
Engineering
💰 Salary Not shared
📊 Market 5,000 GBP–8,000 GBP/mo (60,000 GBP–96,000 GBP/yr)
About the Company
Global Commissioning is expanding across Europe and we're looking for experienced Electrical Commissioning Managers to lead the commissioning of critical electrical infrastructure on major engineering projects. Whilst data centre experience is advantageous, it is not essential. We're particularly interested in professionals from: High Voltage (HV) Substations Transmission & Distribution Utilities Power Generation Renewable Energy Industrial or Heavy Electrical Infrastructure If you've managed complex electrical commissioning programmes and have a strong understanding of critical power systems, we'd love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- ● You'll lead the planning, coordination and delivery of commissioning activities from design through to final client handover, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.
- ● Leading electrical commissioning activities through Levels 2-5
- ● Managing commissioning programmes and project documentation
- ● Reviewing test procedures, commissioning scripts and technical documentation
- ● Coordinating FATs, SATs and functional testing
- ● Managing multidisciplinary commissioning teams and subcontractors
- ● Chairing commissioning meetings with clients and stakeholders
- ● Identifying and mitigating commissioning risks
- ● Supporting integrated systems testing and project handover
- ● Producing commissioning reports and ensuring successful client acceptance
Requirements
- ● Strong background in Electrical Commissioning
- ● Previous experience within substations, transmission & distribution, utilities, power generation or similar critical electrical environments
- ● Excellent understanding of electrical protection, switching philosophies and commissioning processes
- ● HNC/HND, apprenticeship or equivalent electrical qualification
- ● CSCS, ECS, Safe Pass or equivalent
- ● Data Centre commissioning experience
- ● Degree in Electrical Engineering
- ● Prince2 or equivalent project qualification
Credential Requirements
for United Kingdom
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