Switchgear Manager (Commissioning / Datacentres)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment LimitedMansfieldreedpublished 10/26/2026

About the company

This company has carved a reputation as an industry leader, priding themselves on quality electrical engineering solutions. They are in an exciting period of growth as they continue to grow over multiple UK sites, with over 400 employees in total, they aim to replicate success and acquire more high-value projects.

Your tasks

In this role you will take ownership of commissioning projects, leading a team of engineers as you oversee projects from concept to commissioning. You will be working on LV Switchgears, predominantly within datacentres, as you ensure projects adhere to timeline, budgets, and quality checks. You will be the main point of contact for internal teams and external high-calibre clientele, across sectors.

  • Take ownership of the commissioning team and oversee commissioning projects
  • Handle contracts, documentation, and reports
  • Ensure QSHE adherence
  • 37.5 hours a week; ample opportunities for travel across the UK and Europe

Requirements

Mansfield Are you a Switchgear Manager with commissioning experience or a background in datacentres, looking to join a thriving company, at the forefront of their industry, in an exciting period of growth where you can take charge of the commissioning projects from cradle to grave?

Are you looking for an autonomous, varied, and technically challenging position where you will be seen as a leading authority, heading up complex projects whilst developing your skills and career with specialist training, including Prince2, and scope for progression to senior positions?

This role would suit a Switchgear Manager with commissioning experience or a background in data centres, looking to take the next step in their career into a senior, highly autonomous position where they will be recognised as a technical authority within their field.

The Person

  • Switchgear Engineer
  • Commissioning or Datacentre experience

What we offer

£68,000 - £70,000 + Company Vehicle + Progression + Training + International Travel + Private Healthcare + 32 Days Holiday

How to apply

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Other

Reference number BBBH 27618b Electrical, Electric, Engineer, Engineering, Commission, Commissioning, Switchgear, Testing, Maintenance, Project, Manager, Management, LV, Low Voltage, Data Centres, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Mansfield, Chesterfield,

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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