Commissioning Engineer

Vantage Consulting Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Birmingham is seeking a Commissioning Engineer to handle high-voltage equipment and systems commissioning. The ideal candidate will possess 4-6 years of experience in high-voltage testing, ideally within Power Transmission or Distribution. Responsibilities include overseeing commissioning phases, performing HV tests, and maintaining documentation. Strong attention to detail and technical reporting skills are essential. This is a full-time permanent position offering a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in high-voltage testing and commissioning.
• Experience commissioning HV substations up to 132kV.
• Capable of interpreting test data and contributing to technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Carry out commissioning and testing of high-voltage equipment.
• Support pre-commissioning and commissioning phases.
• Perform HV testing activities such as insulation resistance testing.
• Assist with system energisation and handover.
• Maintain up-to-date test records and documentation.
• Promote safe working practices on site.

Skills

High-voltage testing

Commissioning HV substations

Technical reporting

Protection schemes

Attention to detail

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical or Power Engineering

Tools

OEM protection relays (Siemens, GE, Schneider, ABB, SEL)

Job description

HV Commissioning Engineer

Salary: 50k-70k + package

Location: UK based travel

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out commissioning and testing of high‑voltage (HV) equipment and systems under the guidance of senior engineers or commissioning leads.
• Support pre‑commissioning and commissioning phases for substations, transformers, switchgear, and protection systems.
• Perform HV testing activities such as primary and secondary injection testing of protection relays, contact resistance (Ductor) and insulation resistance testing, AC dielectric withstand tests, CT/VT ratio, polarity, and burden checks, end‑to‑end scheme verification and functional testing, transformer ratio, winding resistance, and polarity tests.
• Assist with system energisation and handover, ensuring all test results and documentation are accurate and complete.
• Contribute to FAT, SAT, and site commissioning activities, identifying technical issues and supporting their resolution.
• Maintain up‑to‑date test records, commissioning schedules, and documentation in accordance with project requirements.
• Promote safe working practices on site and ensure compliance with Health & Safety procedures.
• Work closely with design and protection engineers to review relay settings, logic configurations, and coordination requirements.
• Share technical knowledge and support less experienced team members where appropriate.

Skills, Experience, and Qualifications

• HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical or Power Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• Typically 4-6 years' experience in high‑voltage testing and commissioning, ideally within Power Transmission, Distribution, or Utilities.
• Practical experience commissioning HV substations (up to 132kV or higher desirable).
• Good understanding of protection schemes, control systems, and primary plant (switchgear, transformers, CTs/VTs, circuit breakers).
• Hands‑on experience with major OEM protection relays (e.g., Siemens, GE, Schneider, ABB, SEL).
• Capable of interpreting test data, identifying issues, and contributing to technical solutions.
• Experience supporting FAT, SAT, or system energisation activities.
• Strong attention to detail and competent technical reporting skills.

Job Info

Job Title: Commissioning Engineer

Company: Vantage Consulting Ltd

Location: Birmingham, West Midlands

Posted: Dec 22nd 2025

Closes: Jan 22nd 2026

Sector:

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full Time