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Commissioning Engineer
Job Posted: 5 days ago
Salary: £ 70,000 - 80,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: London
Expire in: 22 days
Job Description
Commissioning Engineer / Lead Commissioning Engineer / Data Centre Engineer required to join a market-leading global electrical manufacturer.
The successful Commissioning Engineer / Lead Commissioning Engineer / Data Centre Engineer will be responsible for leading and delivering commissioning of MV/HV power distribution systems across EMEA data centres, ensuring projects meet the strictest safety, reliability, and uptime standards. You’ll oversee testing, compliance, and project execution while mentoring engineers and managing contractors to guarantee technical excellence.
The Commissioning Engineer / Lead Commissioning Engineer / Data Centre Engineer will be suited to an experienced electrical engineer with extensive MV/HV commissioning expertise, strong protection testing knowledge, proven ability to work in mission-critical environments, and the flexibility to travel extensively across EMEA.
Package
Competitive salary with overtime and allowances
Company vehicle (plus travel allowance where applicable)
Healthcare and High pension scheme
Global exposure with travel across EMEA
Career development with training, certifications, and progression opportunitiesCommissioning Engineer / Lead Commissioning Engineer / Data Centre Engineer Role
Commission MV/HV systems (11kV–33kV) including RMUs, VCBs, AIS/GIS switchgear, transformers, UPS, STS, and protection relays
Perform protection testing – secondary injection, relay configuration, breaker timing, load bank and diagnostic checks
Deliver FAT/SAT, functional testing, and fault diagnostics in mission-critical environments
Act as AP/AE for HV switching, isolation, and electrical safety compliance
Lead and mentor commissioning teams, ensuring safety and technical excellence in Tier III/IV data centres
Troubleshoot, integrate with SCADA/BMS platforms, and manage client handovers across EMEA projectsCommissioning Engineer / Lead Commissioning Engineer / Data Centre Engineer Requirements
Degree or Higher Diploma in Electrical Engineering
Extensive MV/HV commissioning experience (11kV–33kV) – RMUs, VCBs, AIS/GIS switchgear, transformers, UPS, STS, protection relays or similar.
Expertise in protection testing – secondary injection, relay setup, breaker testing, and fault analysis
Proven track record in mission-critical environments, ideally Tier III/IV data centres, with knowledge of redundancy systems (N+1, 2N)
Skilled in testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and fault-finding of complex MV/HV installations
Experience as AP/AE for HV switching and electrical safety compliance
Leadership capability to mentor, supervise, and direct commissioning teams
Flexibility to travel extensively across EMEA to lead international projectsBefore You Apply
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