Overview
The role of Electrical Commissioning Manager involves overseeing and leading commissioning activities for large-scale M&E projects across the UK. The successful candidate will work closely with commissioning engineers, subcontractors, and clients to ensure the safe testing and handover of electrical systems. This position is essential for maintaining compliance with project specifications and industry standards, while also supporting client training and engagement.
Responsibilities
- Manage electrical commissioning activities from pre-commissioning through to final handover.
- Develop and oversee commissioning programmes, schedules, and documentation.
- Coordinate commissioning engineers, subcontractors, consultants, and client representatives.
- Review test packs, commissioning procedures, and technical documentation.
- Manage witnessing, fault finding, and system validation activities.
- Ensure all commissioning activities are completed in accordance with project specifications and industry standards.
- Liaise with project teams to ensure commissioning milestones are achieved.
- Support client training, system demonstrations, and project handover requirements.
Requirements
- Proven experience as an Electrical Commissioning Manager within the building services or M&E sector.
- Strong knowledge of LV and HV electrical systems, switchgear, transformers, and power distribution.
- Experience delivering commissioning packages on large-scale commercial, data centre, pharmaceutical, healthcare, or industrial projects.
- Ability to manage complex commissioning programmes and multidisciplinary teams.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Strong understanding of health, safety, and quality requirements.
- Relevant electrical qualifications or engineering background preferred.