LVAP/Testing Manager

LVAP / Testing Manager | Major Pharmaceutical Project | Cambridge

MK Search are working closely with a leading M&E contractor who are looking to appoint an experienced LVAP / Testing Manager to join the delivery of one of the UK's most prestigious pharmaceutical construction projects in Cambridge.

This is an opportunity to join a market-leading contractor with a strong reputation for delivering complex MEP projects across the life sciences, pharmaceutical, data centre and commercial sectors. With a substantial order book of landmark projects across the UK and Europe, they can offer long-term career security, genuine progression opportunities and one of the most competitive salary and benefits packages in the market.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the safe energisation, testing and commissioning of critical electrical infrastructure on a technically demanding pharmaceutical facility, working closely with the project delivery, commissioning and client teams throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, manage and carry out LV switching operations, plant shutdowns and electrical isolations.
• Act as the designated Authorised Person (LVAP) for the project, ensuring all electrical safety procedures are implemented and maintained.
• Supervise nominated and instructed persons carrying out electrical safety work.
• Ensure compliance with electrical safety rules, permits to work and safe systems of work.
• Support testing, commissioning and energisation activities across critical building services installations.
• Apply technical expertise to complex engineered systems within a live pharmaceutical construction environment.
• Identify, assess and escalate technical and operational risks where appropriate.
• Assist with troubleshooting, reporting, commissioning, handover and technical documentation.
• Work collaboratively with project management, commissioning teams and the client to ensure programme and quality objectives are achieved.

What's on Offer:

• Opportunity to work on one of the UK's flagship pharmaceutical developments.
• Long-term project with an excellent pipeline of future work across the life sciences and critical infrastructure sectors.
• Above-market salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Clear progression opportunities within a rapidly growing and highly respected M&E contractor.
• Exposure to technically complex, high-value projects delivered to the highest industry standards.

If you're an experienced LVAP / Testing Manager looking to join a contractor delivering some of the UK's most notable pharmaceutical and critical infrastructure projects, we'd be delighted to speak with you. Apply today for a confidential discussion.