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.

About AEP Global

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.

The Role

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.

What You'll Be Doing

• 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 switchgear 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

What We're Looking For

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

• National Grid
• Transmission & Distribution
• Utilities
• HV/MV Substations
• Power Generation
• Renewable Energy
• Industrial Power Systems
• Critical Infrastructure
• EPC Contractors

Essential Experience

• 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

Qualifications

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

Why Join AEP Global?

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.

We offer:

• Competitive salary
• Permanent employment
• 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
• A collaborative, safety-first culture

Ready for Your Next Challenge?

If you're an experienced Commissioning Manager with a background in Grid, Utilities, Power Generation or HV/MV Infrastructure, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help deliver the next generation of critical electrical infrastructure with AEP Global.

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