Commissioning Engineer

Carbon60; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy sector company is seeking a seasoned Commissioning Engineer for a critical role in high-voltage transmission projects. This position is remote-based with site and vessel visit flexibility, offering a day rate of £860 inside IR35 for a 12-month contract. Responsibilities include leading commissioning activities, collaborating with stakeholders, and diagnosing circuit issues. Proven experience as a Lead Commissioning Engineer and a strong background in transmission substations is required along with necessary certifications. Apply now to energize your career!

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Lead Commissioning Engineer.
• Strong background in transmission substations.
• Hands-on experience with NG ESO / NGET is preferred.
• NG Persons authorisation is highly desirable.
• Possession of GWO Certs.

Responsibilities

• Leading commissioning activities from Practical Completion 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.

Skills

Lead Commissioning Engineer

Transmission substations

NG ESO / NGET experience

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 would be preferred.
• NG Persons authorisation – highly desirable.
• GWO Certs

📍 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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