Electrical Testing Manager -LVAP
Testing Manager / Authorised Person (LV) – £70,000–£75,000 + package
London & South East | Large-scale projects (critical power & commercial) | Site-based | Immediate start
Senior, site-facing tester with the keys to energisation. Lead the LV testing function on major schemes, run a team of testers, own permits and isolations, and drive compliant, witness-ready handovers.
The opportunity
Join a high-performing MEP principal contractor with a strong pipeline of complex projects. You’ll be the go-to AP(LV) on flagship sites—controlling LOTO and power-on, setting the standard for ESSW/BS 7671 compliance, and keeping programmes on track.
Why you’ll want to work here
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Delivery at scale on high-profile, power-dense projects with modern kit and processes.
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Clear gateways, robust ESSW and dedicated engineering support to do the job right first time.
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People-centred culture with progression into senior T&C leadership and wider regional remit.
What you’ll deliver (testing & AP)
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Plan, allocate and supervise all LV test activities; manage tester resourcing, access and programme.
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Set up and maintain the digital test folder and dashboards; ensure results are uploaded within 24 hours and schedules (sub-mains, finals, earthing, modular wiring, ATS) stay live.
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Verify installations to BS 7671 / GN3 and emergency lighting to BS 5266; complete DB/earth bar checks, inspection reports and snag lists; drive close-out of NCRs.
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Manage switchgear FAT/SAT, protective-device settings and torque checks; control requests for power and isolations, LOTO, permits and key control; keep schematics and gateway trackers current.
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Review test results, brief the T&C Manager/PM on out-of-tolerance findings, and coordinate client witnessing and evidence for NICEIC certification; attend commissioning meetings and support handover packs.
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Provide client/operatives’ training when required; adopt an out-of-hours approach where necessary to protect completion dates.
What you know cold
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LV distribution, switchgear, UPS, busbar, modular wiring, controls/monitoring and ATS interfaces.
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UK electrical safety and compliance: BS 7671, GN3, BS 7671 inspection & testing, BS 5266, CDM, permits and LOTO.
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How to turn parallel test streams into a controlled, auditable process that aligns with programme and ESSW.
What you’ll need
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Proven site-based leadership as LV Testing Manager / AP on large MEP or critical-environment projects.
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Hands-on testing & inspection expertise (2391 or equivalent), strong QA/document control, and confidence with electronic test systems and trackers.
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Clear communicator who can chair toolbox/coordination meetings and work seamlessly with designers, supervisors and clients.
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Current ECS/CSCS and full UK driving licence; flexibility for occasional night/weekend works.
Package & basics
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£70,000–£75,000 base + comprehensive benefits (private healthcare, life assurance, enhanced holiday, pension, wellbeing support; overtime/shift premia where applicable).
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