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Posted 21 July, 2026

LVAP/Testing Manager

MK Search
CB1, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

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