Assistant Commissioning Engineer (High Voltage)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading high-voltage infrastructure specialist in the UK is seeking an Assistant Commissioning Engineer in Crawley. The role offers structured training and the chance to work on major infrastructure projects while receiving hands-on experience with HV systems. You'll assist lead engineers with testing and commissioning tasks, and travel nationwide. Ideal for electrically trained professionals looking to specialise in high voltage commissioning and advance their careers.

Qualifications

• Electrically trained engineer or technician with apprenticeship, HNC/HND, or practical experience.
• Desire to specialise in HV commissioning.
• Willingness to progress career through structured training and progression opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Assist lead engineers with the testing and commissioning of HV systems.
• Carry out primary/secondary injection testing.
• Support site safety documentation.
• Prepare detailed reports.
• Travel nationwide to project sites.

Skills

Electrically trained

Desire to specialise in HV commissioning

Practical experience

Education

Apprenticeship, HNC/HND

Job description

Assistant Commissioning Engineer (High Voltage) – Crawley, ENG, UK

Job Description

Are you an electrically trained engineer or technician looking to take a senior role into the world of High Voltage commissioning? Do you want structured training, exposure to major infrastructure projects, and the opportunity to become a fully qualified HV Commissioning Engineer?

This company is a leading specialist in delivering high‑voltage infrastructure across the UK. You'll be supported by experienced engineers while gaining hands‑on experience with equipment up to 132 kV and beyond, working on projects within utilities, renewable energy, and critical infrastructure.

In this role, you will assist lead engineers with the testing and commissioning of HV systems, learn to carry out primary/secondary injection testing, support with site safety documentation, and prepare detailed reports. You will travel nationwide to project sites, developing your skills while playing a vital role in the delivery of safe, reliable, high‑quality HV installations.

This role suits someone with an electrical background (apprenticeship, HNC/HND, or practical experience), keen to specialise in HV commissioning and progress their career with a company offering training, progression, and excellent benefits.

Responsibilities

• Assist lead engineers with the testing and commissioning of HV systems.
• Carry out primary/secondary injection testing.
• Support site safety documentation.
• Prepare detailed reports.
• Travel nationwide to project sites.

Qualifications

• Electrically trained engineer or technician with apprenticeship, HNC/HND, or practical experience.
• Desire to specialise in HV commissioning.
• Willingness to progress career through structured training and progression opportunities.