Commissioning Engineer

Electrical Commissioning Engineer (SPEN Authorised) - Contract

Contract: Freelance / Contract - Outside IR35 Ltd Co
Duration: 2-3 months)
Rate: £800 per day (all in rate)
Location: Merseyside, Northwest, UK site-based
Start: ASAP / short notice preferred

Overview

An experienced Electrical Commissioning Engineer is required to support the safe commissioning and energisation of high-voltage electrical infrastructure works on SPEN projects. The role is focused on delivering commissioning activities in accordance with approved procedures, safety rules, network standards and statutory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver commissioning and support energisation of HV plant and systems
• Undertake testing in line with approved procedures, programmes and risk controls
• Coordinate with construction, delivery and control room stakeholders to ensure safe integration
• Complete commissioning test records, as-built documentation inputs and handover packs
• Support fault finding, defect resolution and commissioning close-out
• Maintain compliance with safety rules, permit systems, quality standards and project documentation requirements

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience as an Electrical Commissioning Engineer within UK transmission and/or distribution environments
• Current SPEN authorisation(s) appropriate to commissioning and switching activities (AP/SAP as applicable)
• Strong understanding of HV systems, protection schemes and commissioning practices
• Safety-first approach with strong documentation discipline
• Ability to work independently and deliver under programme pressure

Qualifications (preferred)

• HNC/HND (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or strong comparable experience
• Relevant HV safety/commissioning certifications

How to apply

Please send your CV, current SPEN authorisations, and availability. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted promptly.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.