Company

Technology

TestManager

€65–95k ~AI est. Milan, Italy FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Manager candidates.

The Brief

“Test Manager. Skills: Electrical testing management, Energisation programmes, Team leadership. Lead electrical testing activities. Lead energisation activities”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure testing activities completed safely; Ensure testing activities completed efficiently; Ensure testing activities completed in line with project requirements

Industry & Context.

Technology
Problems you'll solve

Troubleshooting; Defect resolution

Eligibility Requirements

Right to work EU

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Proven experience managing electrical testing, Knowledge of MV and LV electrical distribution systems, Experience with UPS systems, generators, switchgear, transformers, Demonstrable experience managing energisation programmes, Demonstrable experience managing electrical testing teams, Client-facing skills, Stakeholder management skills, Excellent leadership abilities, Excellent communication abilities, Excellent organisational abilities, Recognised Electrical Testing qualification, Right to work within the European Union, City & Guilds 2391, 2394/2395, or Electrical Testing Verification of Electrical Installations (Ireland)

Nice to Have

Previous hyperscale data centre experience, IPAF HV/LV Authorised Person, HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering, Knowledge of commissioning processes, Knowledge of integrated systems testing processes, Experience working within fast-paced, live project environments

What You'll Do.

Lead electrical testing activities

Lead energisation activities

Lead system validation activities

Manage testing supervisors

Manage test engineers

Coordinate testing activities

Manage testing schedules

Manage resource plans

Manage execution strategies

Ensure testing activities are completed safely

Ensure testing activities are in accordance with approved

Support system energisation

Support integrated testing

Support project handover activities

Manage and mentor supervisors

Manage and mentor engineers

Allocate resources effectively

Drive a culture of safety

Drive a culture of quality

Drive a culture of technical excellence

Conduct progress reviews

Conduct performance discussions

Review testing procedures

Approve testing procedures

Review method statements

Approve method statements

Review commissioning documentation

Approve commissioning documentation

Verify testing results

Ensure defects are identified

Ensure defects are tracked

Ensure defects are resolved

Ensure compliance with project specifications

Ensure compliance with industry standards

Ensure compliance with client requirements

Support troubleshooting

Support resolution of technical issues

Act as primary point of contact for testing

Coordinate with contractors

Coordinate with vendors

Coordinate with commissioning teams

Coordinate with project management personnel

Attend project meetings

Provide progress updates

Maintain working relationships with client representatives

Maintain working relationships with delivery teams

Promote site health requirements

Enforce site health requirements

Promote site safety requirements

Enforce site safety requirements

Promote site environmental requirements

Enforce site environmental requirements

Ensure compliance with electrical safety rules

Ensure compliance with safe systems of work

Participate in risk assessments

Participate in permit-to-work processes

Drive quality assurance

Ensure testing records are accurately maintained

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work with Commissioning Manager; Work with Authorised Persons; Work with contractors; Work with vendors; Work with client representatives; Work with project management personnel; Work with commissioning teams

Communication Scope

Progress updates; Client-facing

Process & Methodology

Resource planning, Execution strategies

Full Job Description

## Description Role Overview The Testing Manager will be responsible for leading all electrical testing, energisation, and system validation activities across a large-scale data centre project. The successful candidate will manage a team of Testing Supervisors and Test Engineers while working closely with the Commissioning Manager, Authorised Persons (APs), contractors, vendors, and client representatives to ensure testing activities are completed safely, efficiently, and in line with project requirements. This is a highly visible, client-facing leadership role requiring strong technical expertise, planning capability, and stakeholder management skills. Reports To:                  Project Manager Direct Reports:           Testing Supervisors, Test Engineers Key Responsibilities Testing & Energisation Management Lead all electrical dead testing, live testing, and energisation activities. Coordinate testing activities in conjunction with the Authorised Person (AP) team. Manage testing schedules, resource plans, and execution strategies. Ensure all testing activities are completed safely and in accordance with approved procedures. Support system energisation, integrated testing, and project handover activities. Team Leadership Manage and mentor Testing Supervisors and Test Engineers. Allocate resources effectively to meet project milestones. Drive a culture of safety, quality, and technical excellence. Conduct regular progress reviews and performance discussions. Technical Oversight Review and approve testing procedures, method statements, test packs, and commissioning documentation. Verify testing results and ensure defects are identified, tracked, and resolved. Ensure compliance with project specifications, industry standards, and client requirements. Support troubleshooting and resolution of technical issues during testing and energisation. Stakeholder Management Act as the primary point of contact for testing activities with clients and project stakeholders. Coord

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