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# Commissioning Manager - Electrical Substation/HV Power at Global Certification & Verification Group

- **Company:** Global Certification & Verification Group
- **Location:** Finland
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-09-16
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-23
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/global-cxm/429bf646-e74c-480b-9950-80f11ae260ef

## Job description

Global Commissioning is expanding across Europe and we're looking for experienced Electrical Commissioning Managers to lead the commissioning of critical electrical infrastructure on major engineering projects. Whilst data centre experience is advantageous, it is not essential. We're particularly interested in professionals from: High Voltage (HV) Substations Transmission & Distribution Utilities Power Generation Renewable Energy Industrial or Heavy Electrical Infrastructure If you've managed complex electrical commissioning programmes and have a strong understanding of critical power systems, we'd love to hear from you.

## What You'll Be Doing

You'll lead the planning, coordination and delivery of commissioning activities from design through to final client handover, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards. Responsibilities include: Leading electrical commissioning activities through Levels 2–5 Managing commissioning programmes and project documentation Reviewing test procedures, commissioning scripts and technical documentation Coordinating FATs, SATs and functional testing Managing multidisciplinary commissioning teams and subcontractors Chairing commissioning meetings with clients and stakeholders Identifying and mitigating commissioning risks Supporting integrated systems testing and project handover Producing commissioning reports and ensuring successful client acceptance

## What We're Looking For

Essential Strong background in Electrical Commissioning Experience delivering HV/MV electrical infrastructure projects Previous experience within substations, transmission & distribution, utilities, power generation or similar critical electrical environments Excellent understanding of electrical protection, switching philosophies and commissioning processes Experience managing commissioning teams and client relationships HNC/HND, apprenticeship or equivalent electrical qualification CSCS, ECS, Safe Pass or equivalent Desirable Data Centre commissioning experience

## Experience of integrated systems testing

Degree in Electrical Engineering Prince2 or equivalent project qualification

Why Join Global Commissioning? At Global Commissioning, we deliver commissioning management and validation services on some of Europe's most complex critical infrastructure projects. As our business continues to grow, you'll have the opportunity to work across major projects throughout Europe, collaborate with industry experts and develop your career within a business that values technical excellence and progression. Ready to power the next generation of critical infrastructure? Apply today and become part of a team delivering world-class commissioning across Europe.

## About Global Certification & Verification Group

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: The Global Certification & Verification (GCV) Group is an independent lifecycle assurance partner for mission-critical infrastructure, bringing together specialist businesses across commissioning, safety, verification, and certification.
- **Entity Type**: Private (founded 2026)
- **Headquarters**: London, United Kingdom
- **Founded**: 2026
- **Founders**: Louis Charlton (Group CEO) and Dover Charlton (Group Managing Director) [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/global-certification-and-verification)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Mission-critical infrastructure assurance (data centres, energy, high-voltage electrical systems)
- **Target customers**: B2B, enterprise (data centre operators, hyperscale developers, energy infrastructure owners, regulators)
- **Mission or purpose**: To provide a “golden thread of independent assurance” across the full infrastructure lifecycle – from design and energisation through to commissioning, integrated systems testing, and long-term operational readiness [gcv-group.com/about](https://www.gcv-group.com/about)

## Products & Services
Each entity within the GCV Group operates independently as a specialist in its discipline:

- **[Global Commissioning](https://www.gcv-group.com/global-commissioning)**: Independent commissioning authority operating across EMEA. Services include Commissioning Management (CxM), Commissioning Agent (CxA), integrated systems testing (Level 5 IST), and evidence-based certification for data centres and critical infrastructure.
- **[AEP Global](https://www.gcv-group.com/)**: Independent specialist in safe systems of work (SSOW), high-voltage electrical services, and authorised person solutions for safety-critical energy and infrastructure.
- **[Core](https://www.gcv-group.com/)**: Independent commissioning specialists operating in the UAE, supporting compliance and assurance across safety-critical infrastructure.
- **[NorthFox](https://www.gcv-group.com/)**: Independent commissioning and completions specialists delivering mission-critical project assurance across data centre infrastructure (joined the group in 2026).

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available
- **Key Metric**: Total funding – Not publicly available (privately held, no disclosed funding rounds)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly available. The group is formed from independent specialist companies; no external investors disclosed.
- **Growth Signals**: Founded in 2026 and quickly assembled a group of four specialist businesses. In May 2026, NorthFox joined the group [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/global-certification-and-verification). Headcount is currently small (5 employees at the group level), but the subsidiaries bring additional engineering teams. The careers page lists active on-site roles across London, Brussels, Abu Dhabi, and Milan, indicating early-stage expansion [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/global-cxm).

## Competitive Advantages
- **True independence**: The group has no allegiance to contractors, manufacturers, or suppliers, ensuring unbiased assessments trusted by insurers and regulators.
- **Specialist depth**: Each subsidiary is a market leader in its discipline (commissioning, HV safety, certification) rather than a generalist body, providing technical rigour.
- **Cross-discipline alignment**: Risks at the boundaries between disciplines are managed through a shared framework and single thread of accountability, reducing knowledge loss during handovers.

## Strategic Focus
- **Expand the group**: Continue to acquire or partner with niche specialist firms across the infrastructure lifecycle.
- **Scale operations**: Grow the talent pool and geographic footprint (current roles in UK, EU, UAE) to meet demand from hyperscale data centre and energy projects.
- **Deepen lifecycle assurance**: Strengthen the “golden thread” from design validation through to operational readiness, particularly as AI and extreme power density increase infrastructure complexity.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Certified as a **Great Place to Work UK** (2026) [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/global-certification-and-verification). The group emphasises collaboration, trust, and transparency, with a founding principle of independence.
- **Work model**: The founding entity operates with a small central team; roles are predominantly on-site at client locations (data centres, substations) across the UK (London, Newcastle), Europe (Brussels, Milan), and the UAE (Abu Dhabi). Remote/hybrid options are not currently indicated.
- **Notable perks**: 50% of the central team are C-level or director-level, offering exposure to strategic growth. Engineers will work on high-impact mission-critical projects for the world’s largest digital infrastructure operators.

## Sources
1. [GCV Group homepage](https://www.gcv-group.com/)
2. [GCV Group About page](https://www.gcv-group.com/about)
3. [GCV Group LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/company/global-certification-and-verification)
4. [Careers page on Lever](https://jobs.lever.co/global-cxm)
5. [Global Commissioning page](https://www.gcv-group.com/global-commissioning)

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