Overview

Commissioning Engineer / Lead Commissioning Engineer / Data Centre Engineer required to join a market-leading global electrical manufacturer.

The successful candidate 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 will oversee testing, compliance, and project execution while mentoring engineers and managing contractors to guarantee technical excellence.

The role suits an experienced electrical engineer with extensive MV/HV commissioning expertise, strong protection testing knowledge, and a proven ability to work in mission-critical environments, with the flexibility to travel extensively across EMEA.

Responsibilities

• 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 projects

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 projects

Offer / Benefits

• 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 opportunities