Commissioning Manager

Commissioning Manager – Grid & Power Systems

UK & Europe | Permanent | Rotation Available

Do you have a background in substations, power generation, utilities or transmission & distribution?

Ready to work on some of Europe's most complex electrical infrastructure projects?

AEP Global is looking for experienced Commissioning Managers to lead the safe testing, energisation and commissioning of High Voltage (HV) and Medium Voltage (MV) systems across the UK and Europe.

Whether your experience comes from National Grid, utilities, renewable energy, power plants, industrial infrastructure or EPC projects, we want to hear from you.

AEP Global is a specialist commissioning and engineering consultancy delivering electrical commissioning, energisation and operational readiness across critical infrastructure projects throughout the UK and Europe.

Our projects span substations, transmission & distribution, renewable energy, power generation, industrial facilities and mission-critical environments, working with some of the world's leading contractors and end clients.

Safety, quality and technical excellence underpin everything we do.

As a Commissioning Manager, you'll lead commissioning activities from installation through to energisation and final handover, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest industry standards.

Working alongside clients, EPC contractors, OEMs and engineering teams, you'll provide technical leadership across every stage of the commissioning lifecycle.

• Leading HV/MV commissioning activities on major infrastructure projects
• Managing commissioning engineers, specialist vendors and subcontractors
• Planning and overseeing switching, testing and energisation activities
• Coordinating protection, control, transformer and switch gear commissioning
• Reviewing commissioning procedures, test packs and technical documentation
• Chairing commissioning meetings and managing client relationships
• Ensuring compliance with electrical safety rules, Permit-to-Work and LOTO procedures
• Delivering projects safely, on programme and to the highest quality standards

We're keen to speak with professionals who have experience within:

• National Grid
• Transmission & Distribution
• Utilities
• HV/MV Substations
• Power Generation
• Renewable Energy
• Critical Infrastructure
• EPC Contractors
• Proven HV/MV commissioning experience
• Switching and energisation activities
• Protection & Control Systems
• Transformers & Switchgear (AIS/GIS)
• Leading commissioning teams
• Strong knowledge of electrical safety rules

• Electrical Apprenticeship, HNC, HND or Degree
• ECS, CSCS or Safe Pass (where applicable)

You'll work on some of Europe's most technically challenging electrical infrastructure projects while joining a business that's committed to developing its people.

• UK & European projects
• Paid travel and accommodation
• Rotational working patterns
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Clear career progression into Senior Commissioning, Technical and Operational Leadership roles