Commissioning Engineer

Carbon60; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy sector company is seeking a Commissioning Engineer for a 12-month contract with a day rate of £860. This remote-based role includes site travel and responsibilities such as leading commissioning activities, collaborating with stakeholders, and reporting to senior management. Candidates should have proven experience in commissioning engineering, a strong background in transmission substations, and ideally hold NG Persons authorization. Join now to drive impactful infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Lead Commissioning Engineer required.
• Strong understanding of transmission substations.
• Hands-on experience with National Grid ESO/NGET is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning activities from Practical Completion to energisation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders in joint commissioning meetings.
• Liaise with ESO for EON / ION requirements.
• Ensure smooth transition from construction to commissioning.
• Apply protection settings during commissioning.
• Diagnose and solve protection circuit issues.
• Create detailed commissioning switching programs.
• Report weekly to senior management.

Skills

Lead Commissioning Engineer experience

Strong background in transmission substations

Hands-on experience with NG ESO / NGET

NG Persons authorisation

Job description

🚨 NOW HIRING : Commissioning Engineer | £860 / day | Remote + Site Travel | 12-Month Contract 🚨

Are you a seasoned Commissioning Engineer with a passion for high‑voltage transmission projects? Ready to take on a high‑impact role with a leading name in the energy sector?

We’re looking for a Commissioning Engineer to join a major infrastructure programme, starting ASAP. This is a 12‑month contract with a day rate of £860 (Inside IR35 via PAYE Umbrella).

🔧 What you’ll be doing :

• Leading commissioning activities from Practical Completion (PC) to energisation.
• Collaborating with stakeholders in joint commissioning meetings.
• Liaising with the ESO for EON / ION requirements.
• Ensuring seamless transition from construction to commissioning.
• Applying and restoring protection settings during commissioning.
• Diagnosing and resolving protection circuit issues.
• Creating detailed commissioning switching programs and schedules.
• Reporting weekly to senior management.

🎯 What you’ll bring :

• Proven experience as a Lead Commissioning Engineer.
• Strong background in transmission substations.
• Hands‑on experience with NG ESO / NGET.
• NG Persons authorisation – highly desirable.

📍 Location : Remote‑based with flexibility for site and vessel visits, plus occasional travel to the Glasgow office.

🛡️ Clearance Required : BPSS (DBS / DS, Financial Probity, Employment History), Medical Questionnaire, and Proof of Right to Work in the UK.

Ready to energise your next career move? ⚡ Apply now for more info!

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