--- title: 'Mechanical Engineer at Global Certification & Verification Group' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/mechanical-engineer-global-certification-verification-group-abu-dhabi-j0yg15n96kh2' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-09' --- # Mechanical Engineer at Global Certification & Verification Group - **Company:** Global Certification & Verification Group - **Location:** Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2026-08-12 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/global-cxm/f4fd1073-d146-4071-b0a0-2f96bc2d7c7b ## Job description Core provides independent data centre consultancy and technical advisory services that help clients navigate complexity, reduce risk and deliver mission-critical infrastructure with confidence. Supporting projects from early design through construction, commissioning and operational readiness, Core brings together regional expertise and global capability to provide independent insight, assurance and technical support throughout the infrastructure lifecycle. ## Role Overview The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering L2–L5 commissioning activities for assigned systems or areas, ensuring technical compliance, quality, and readiness for acceptance. The role balances technical delivery, documentation, and stakeholder coordination. ## Key Responsibilities L2 – Installation Verification Lead verification of installation readiness. Review and approve installation checklists, ITPs, and Method Statements. Ensure installations meet commissioning entry criteria. L3 – Individual Element Commissioning Plan and witness commissioning of individual items of plant and equipment. Verify correct operation, settings, controls, and protections. Confirm stability before progression to system testing. L4 – System Functional Testing Coordinate and witness system functional tests. Verify sequences of operation and system responses. Confirm compliance with design intent and operational requirements. L5 – Integrated Systems Testing Support Integrated Systems Testing activities. Validate resilience and recovery outcomes for assigned systems. Assist in client demonstrations and acceptance activities. Authority & Decision-Making Can approve progression between commissioning stages within defined scope. Recommends acceptance or rejection of test results. Technical Skills & Experience 5–8 years commissioning experience in mission-critical or complex facilities. MUST have proven Data Centre or critical infrastructure exposure. Strong technical documentation and coordination skills. Performance Measures Technical accuracy and robustness of testing Timely issue resolution and close-out Quality and completeness of documentation We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. ## 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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