33kV Lead Commissioning Engineer

Mint Selection; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Commissioning Engineer to join their growing team focused on critical power infrastructure projects across the UK. This role involves overseeing commissioning activities on 33kV power systems, ensuring high competence in protection and control, and managing your own schedule with travel covered. The company is committed to building a skilled internal team with opportunities for structured training and career progression. If you have a strong background in commissioning engineering and are eager to contribute to energy transition projects, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in commissioning within the Electricity Supply Industry.
• Knowledge of CDM regulations and DNO/IDNO procedures is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct commissioning activities on distribution power systems and substation equipment.
• Lead commissioning projects, coordinating activities and reporting progress.

Skills

Commissioning Engineering

Fault-Finding

System Testing

Protection Schemes

Control Systems

Education

HNC / Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Protection Relays

DC Systems

AC Systems

Job description

33kV Lead Commissioning Engineer – Transmission & Distribution

We’re looking for experienced HV Commissioning Engineers to support critical power infrastructure projects across the UK. This Lead Commissioning Engineer role involves commissioning activities on 33kV power systems, with a focus on protection and control, substation equipment, and network integration.

The client is experiencing sustained growth in the DNO and major projects sectors, with long-term investment in infrastructure and energy transition projects. Their goal is to build an internal commissioning team, offering structured training and progression into senior roles. Engineers will manage their own schedules, with travel expenses and accommodation covered as needed. Over the next five years, they aim to establish a robust team of highly skilled commissioning professionals, led by senior engineers in key regions.

33kV Lead Commissioning Engineer Responsibilities:

• To act as Commissioning Engineer undertaking commissioning activities / duties on a wide range of distribution power system plant, control and protection and other substation equipment to a high level of competence.
• Be flexible to travel across the UK when required with fair and reasonable notice.
• To attend Commissioning Panel Meetings as required.
• To take the role of Lead Commissioning Engineer on designated projects, coordinating and managing commissioning activities, whilst acting as a focal point for the customer.
• To undertake and complete testing and final commissioning on a wide range of plant and equipment at various voltage levels including fault investigation, diagnostic activities and rectification of faults within competence in accordance with the client’s specification and documentation.
• To report progress and/or problems to the Site Manager or Operations Manager / Engineer responsible for project delivery.

33kV Lead Commissioning Engineer Requirements:

• Demonstrable extensive experience working as a Commissioning Engineer in Electricity Supply Industry with exposure to LV, MV, HV & voltage schemes.
• Demonstrable comprehensive experience of working on a range of protection schemes and protection relays, DC systems, AC systems including primary and secondary injection testing of complex protection schemes.
• HNC / Degree in electrical engineering.
• Knowledge of CDM regulations.
• Knowledge of DNO/IDNO procedures and relevant safety regulations.
• Proven ability to perform fault-finding, system testing, and final commissioning.
• Flexibility to travel within the UK as required.
• Preferably, a background in substation and protection control.

If this peaks your interest, reach out today to have a confidential discussion and find out more about this opportunity!

Submit your CV or contact Holly Higginson ([e-mail]) to see if this could be the next step in your career.