BMS Commissioning Engineer

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions provider in the UK seeks a Commissioning Supervisor to lead site-based commissioning activities across various projects. You will ensure compliance with safety and quality standards, manage site teams, and coordinate technical executions of equipment up to 400k V. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s Degree in electrical engineering with five years of relevant experience, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft tools. A competitive salary and generous benefits are offered, fostering an inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Generous bonus scheme

25 days of holiday plus bank holidays

Excellent company pension

Comprehensive training and personal development programmes

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience with commissioning substations including execution and team management.
• Experience on grid/substation projects with knowledge of safety and commissioning practices for LV and HV.
• Strong understanding of inspection and test methods and commissioning documentation systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily commissioning activities for site-based teams and sub-contractors.
• Oversee commissioning execution for LV and HV equipment up to 400k V.
• Provide daily/weekly progress reports on safety, quality, time, and cost status.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Scheduling

Safety practices

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in electrical engineering or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word)

Microsoft Project

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Commissioning Supervisor to join Hitachi Energy's Grid & Power Quality Solutions and Service business in Europe (HBUEU). You will lead and coordinate all site-based commissioning activities across assigned projects within the Grid Integration business, ensuring a safe, effective, and compliant execution of commissioning work, supporting Site Lead Commissioning Engineers and overseeing site teams in accordance with company EHS and Quality Policies.

Location

Remote with occasional visits to the Birmingham office and client locations in the UK/EU as required. (We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position).

Key Responsibilities

• Site Leadership & Coordination: Supervise, allocate, and coordinate daily commissioning activities for all site-based teams and sub‑contractors; interface regularly with Site Lead Commissioning Engineers; organise, schedule and manage resources (personnel, equipment) across the site portfolio.
• Technical Delivery: Oversee commissioning execution (secondary injection, primary injection, functional testing, energisation, handover) for LV and HV equipment up to 400k V at substations and offshore platforms; develop, review, and maintain commissioning schedules in coordination with Site Leads and Project Manager; support the preparation, review, and control of inspection and test plans, commissioning documentation, and procedures.
• Reporting & Communication: Provide daily/weekly progress reports to the Department Commissioning Manager regarding safety, quality, time, and cost status; communicate issues, risks, non‑conformances, and proposed solutions to site teams and project management; liaise with suppliers, vendors, manufacturers, and other engineering teams as required.
• Continuous Improvement: Capture lessons learned, support development of standard procedures, and promote a culture of continuous improvement within site commissioning activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or above in electrical engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum five years of experience with the commissioning of substations, including hands‑on execution and team management.
• Substantial experience on grid/substation projects with knowledge of safety and commissioning practices for LV and HV (up to 400k V).
• Strong understanding of inspection and test methods (secondary/primary injection, functional testing).
• Excellent communication, team‑leadership and scheduling skills; experience with reporting tools and commissioning documentation systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, etc.) and experience with Microsoft Project or similar tools for developing commissioning schedules.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package.
• Generous bonus scheme.
• 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays.
• Excellent company pension and wide‑ranging benefits schemes.
• Top‑quality H&S culture with comprehensive training and personal development programmes.
• Inclusive work environment fostering diversity and inclusion.