AEP Global
Commissioning Manager
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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?
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.
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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
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- 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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