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Senior Testing & Commissioning Manager – £85,000–£90,000 + package
London & South East | Multi-project (critical power & commercial) | Immediate start
Own the end-to-end testing and commissioning strategy across multiple live projects. Lead dedicated T&C teams, set the standard for LV compliance, and drive programmes to clean, witnessable handovers.
The opportunity
A Tier-1 MEP principal contractor with a significant UK data-centre/commercial footprint is hiring a Senior T&C Manager to take portfolio-wide responsibility for electrical testing, inspection and handover. You’ll be the technical authority for LV verification, coordinating resources and de-risking delivery across concurrent schemes.
Why you’ll want to work here
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Scale and pipeline across UK & Europe, with complex, power-dense projects and modern delivery methods.
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Structured commissioning procedures, strong engineering backing and clear gateways that support predictable handovers.
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People-centred culture with genuine progression, training and mentoring opportunities.
What you’ll deliver
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Define, issue and maintain project ITPs; set up/curate digital test folders, trackers and dashboards (sub-mains, finals, earthing, ATS).
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Plan and lead all test activities; allocate T&C resources and control programme, access and cost.
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Assure LV compliance (BS 7671/GN3) and emergency-lighting verification (BS 5266); sign off electronic test results and certification.
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Manage switchgear FAT/SAT, protective-device settings/selectivity, torque checks and energisation (LOTO, permits, isolations/restore).
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Chair commissioning meetings; close RFIs/NCRs/snags, coordinate with designers and trades, and prepare/lead client witnessing to handover.
What you know cold
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LV distribution and critical power: switchgear, UPS, busbar, modular wiring, controls/monitoring and ATS integration.
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UK standards and procedures: BS 7671, BS 7671 GN3, BS 5266, CDM, permit-to-work and electrical safety rules.
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How to turn dispersed test workstreams into a controlled, auditable, witness-ready process across multiple sites.
What you’ll need
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Proven leadership of electrical T&C on multi-project MEP or critical-environment portfolios.
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Experience managing test operatives and specialist subcontractors; strong grasp of programme, safety and commercial drivers.
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Robust documentation discipline: ITPs, test sheets, dashboards, RFIs and close-out control.
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Relevant qualifications (e.g. 2391 or equivalent), current ECS/CSCS, full UK driving licence.
Package & basics
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£85,000–£90,000 base + comprehensive benefits (private healthcare, life assurance, enhanced leave, pension, wellbeing support; hybrid/flexible working where delivery allows).
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