Commissioning Engineer

Morson Talent; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonus potential up to 7.5%

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Defined contribution pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution

Flexible benefits package

Professional development in a senior engineering pathway

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Commissioning & Protection Engineer to join their Transmission team in Blackburn. This senior role involves commissioning and maintaining high-voltage protection and control systems. The ideal candidate has significant experience with protection at 33kV and 132kV and will contribute significantly to the reliability of the region's electricity network. This position offers competitive benefits including a bonus potential and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Significant experience with protection & control systems at 33kV and 132kV.
• Proven commissioning experience on major projects at 33kV and/or 132kV.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Commissioning, maintaining, and fault finding across a wide range of equipment.
• Leading delivery of the 33kV and 132kV protection maintenance programme.
• Ensuring all work meets strict safety and quality standards.

Skills

Protection & control systems

Project management

Problem-solving

Education

HNC or higher in Electrical Engineering

Job description

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Commissioning & Protection Engineer – Blackburn

Partnered with Electricity North West

Morson are proud to be working in partnership with Electricity North West, who own, operate, and maintain the electricity distribution network for over 5 million people across the region. It’s a vital role in keeping homes, businesses, and communities connected — and they’re now looking for an experienced Commissioning & Protection Engineer to join their Transmission team.

The Opportunity

This is a senior engineering development role, offering the chance to work at the forefront of high-voltage protection and control systems. Based at Blackburn Depot, you’ll be responsible for commissioning, maintaining, and fault finding across a wide range of equipment up to 132kV, including 6.6/11kV and 33kV systems.

You’ll lead on delivering the 33kV and 132kV protection maintenance programme, ensuring all work meets strict safety and quality standards. This is a hands-on engineering role with a real impact on the reliability of the region’s electricity network.

What’s in it for you

• Competitive salary with bonus potential of up to 7.5%
• 26 days holiday + bank holidays
• Defined contribution pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution
• Flexible benefits package
• Professional development in a senior engineering pathway

What we’re looking for

• HNC or higher in Electrical Engineering (degree preferred)
• Significant experience with protection & control systems at 33kV and 132kV
• Proven commissioning experience on major projects at 33kV and/or 132kV
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills
• Full UK driving licence (essential)
• Chartered status and SAP authorisation (desirable)

If you’re ready to apply your expertise in a role where your work keeps the lights on for millions, we’d like to hear from you.

Apply today or email [e-mail] to find out more.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Utilities

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