400kV Commissioning Engineer

SourceFlow; Eccles; In loco; GBP 83.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Outside IR35

6-month rolling contract

Competitive day rate

Descrizione del lavoro

SourceFlow is seeking a 275kV/400kV Substation Commissioning Engineer for a 6-month rolling contract in the Scottish Borders, UK. The role involves comprehensive commissioning of HV plant and associated equipment, switching programmes, and rigorous testing across primary and secondary systems.

The ideal candidate has UK transmission experience, strong schematics skills, and a solid understanding of HV safety and permit-to-work procedures. Outside IR35 with a competitive day rate and 10-hour days.

Competenze

• Experience commissioning 275kV/400kV substations in UK transmission networks.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and protection/control diagrams.
• Strong switching and safety procedure knowledge for HV environments.

Mansioni

• Carry out commissioning on 275kV/400kV substation plant and HV equipment.
• Execute switching programmes and commissioning procedures per project needs.
• Test and commission primary/secondary systems including CBs, CTs/VTs, protections.
• Assist pre- and post-energisation activities and outages coordination.
• Ensure all commissioning docs, test sheets and reports meet compliance.

Conoscenze

HV commissioning

275kV/400kV substation

Switching procedures

Protection & control systems

Schematic reading

Site coordination

Safety rules & permit-to-work

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Ref: HP-3139 Eccles, United Kingdom Competitive Power Grids Contract400kV Commissioning Engineer - Scottish Borders, Scotland - £Excellent Day Rate - 6 Month Rolling Contract - Outside IR35 - July Start - Monday to Friday (10 hour days) + Potential Weekend WorkI’m currently supporting a major UK Power T&D contractor, delivering a critical 400kV substation reinforcement project in the Scottish Borders region.This is a key infrastructure scheme supporting the ongoing reinforcement of the UK’s high-voltage transmission network and enabling increased renewable energy capacity across the system.Key Details:Location: Scottish Borders, Scotland, UKStart Date: Earliest beginning of July, latest end of JulyContract Duration: 6 months rolling contractHours: Monday to Friday (10-hour days), with potential weekend work depending on programme requirementsRequirements: 275kV / 400kV substation commissioning experience (Valid SPEN authorisations are not required)Additional: Outside IR35Responsibilities:Carrying out commissioning activities on 275kV / 400kV substation plant and associated HV equipmentExecuting switching programmes, functional testing, and commissioning procedures in line with project requirementsTesting and commissioning of primary and secondary systems including Circuit breakers, Isolators & disconnectors, Current & voltage transformers (CTs / VTs) & Protection and control systemsAssisting with pre-commissioning, energisation, and post-energisation activitiesSupporting outage planning and coordination with project stakeholders and system operatorsEnsuring all commissioning documentation, test sheets, and reports are completed accurately and in line with compliance standardsWorking closely with project engineers, design teams, and site management to ensure safe delivery of worksMaintaining strict adherence to HV safety rules, switching procedures, and permit-to-work systemsIdentifying and resolving technical issues during commissioning phases in collaboration with the wider engineering teamRequirements:Proven experience in 275kV / 400kV substation commissioning within UK transmission networksValid SPEN authorisations are NOT requiredStrong background in HV / EHV substation environments (SPEN, SSEN, National Grid or equivalent desirable)Experience with primary plant and/or secondary systems commissioningCompetence in reading and interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and protection/control drawingsSolid understanding of commissioning procedures, safety rules, and switching operations in HV environmentsStrong communication skills and ability to coordinate with multidisciplinary teams on siteInterested? Please apply or get in touch using the contact information below to learn more!Cian McLoughlinRecruitment ConsultantHunter Philips Executive SearchLandline: [phone]Mobile: [phone]Email: [e-mail]: linkedin.com/in/cian-mcloughlin-628a72258Web: http://hunterphilips.com/Cian McloughlinRecruitment Consultant [phone] [e-mail]