--- title: 'ELV Engineer - Dubai at Global Certification & Verification Group' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/elv-engineer-dubai-global-certification-verification-group-dubai-mp4495e1avr1' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-09' --- # ELV Engineer - Dubai at Global Certification & Verification Group - **Company:** Global Certification & Verification Group - **Location:** Dubai, United Arab Emirates - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2026-08-16 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/global-cxm/52db4714-f4ef-487e-82ed-c9fb2c709c59 ## Job description ## About CORE Emirates We deliver specialist commissioning, project management and technical consultancy services across the MENA, GCC and wider EMEA regions. Combining deep regional expertise with international commissioning standards, CORE Emirates supports the delivery of complex, mission-critical infrastructure across one of the world’s fastest-growing data centre markets. Established in 2011, CORE Emirates is a specialist data centre consultancy and commissioning partner, supporting the successful delivery of some of the region’s most complex and high-profile facilities. With expertise spanning design coordination, construction delivery, commissioning and operational readiness, CORE Emirates provides the technical leadership and independent assurance required to deliver safe, resilient and high-performing infrastructure. From early design development through construction, commissioning and final handover, CORE Emirates works alongside developers, contractors and operators to manage technical risk, coordinate delivery and ensure facilities perform as designed and intended. Operating across the GCC and wider EMEA region, CORE Emirates has built a strong reputation for delivering fast-track, technically complex data centre projects for leading global clients and partners. As part of GCV Group, CORE Emirates combines regional delivery expertise with the strength, capability and specialist knowledge of a global mission-critical assurance group. Through independent consultancy, technical advisory and commissioning services, CORE Emirates helps clients navigate complexity, reduce risk and make informed decisions throughout the infrastructure lifecycle — providing the insight, assurance and technical expertise needed to deliver mission-critical infrastructure with confidence. We are looking for a number of experienced ELV Engineers to join our growing Commissioning Services team in Abu Dhabi, UAE If you have a passion for mission-critical environments, enjoy solving technical challenges, and want to be part of projects that power the world's digital infrastructure, we'd love to hear from you. We specialise in delivering world-class commissioning services across mission-critical and complex infrastructure projects. We work with leading clients to deliver high-quality commissioning and project solutions throughout the Middle East and beyond. ELV Engineer The Opportunity As an ELV Engineer, you'll take ownership of commissioning activities from Level 2 through Level 5, ensuring systems are tested, validated, and ready for successful client handover. Working alongside experienced commissioning professionals, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality projects safely, efficiently, and to the highest technical standards. ## What You'll Be Doing - Lead installation verification and commissioning readiness activities. - Plan, coordinate and witness commissioning of ELV systems. - Carry out functional and integrated systems testing (L2–L5). - Verify sequences of operation, controls and system performance. - Produce and review commissioning documentation and test records. - Support Integrated Systems Testing (IST) and client demonstrations. - Work closely with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary project teams to achieve successful project delivery. ## What We're Looking For - 5–8 years' commissioning experience. - Previous experience within Data Centres or other mission-critical environments - is essential. - Strong knowledge of ELV systems and commissioning processes. - Experience delivering L2–L5 commissioning activities. - Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. - Strong attention to detail with a commitment to quality and safety. Why Join Us? Work on landmark hyperscale and mission-critical projects. Be part of a collaborative, high-performing commissioning team. Career development and progression opportunities. Competitive salary and benefits package. The opportunity to work with some of the industry's leading professionals. If you're ready to take the next step in your commissioning career and contribute to delivering world-class data centre projects, we'd love to hear from you. ## 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. 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