Commissioning Engineer — Remote Start, On‑Site 2027 (HVDC)

NES Group Ltd; Drax; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking an experienced TP141 Commissioning Engineer to lead pre‑commissioning, commissioning and start‑up activities for a major UK energy infrastructure project. Initial work will be remote, moving to full‑time on‑site commissioning from Q2 2027 through June 2028, across Peterhead and Drax (Wren Hall).

You will plan, prepare and coordinate commissioning activities from early development through client handover, coordinating with contractors and site teams while ensuring safety

Qualifications

• TP141A National Grid Authorisation is required.
• Experience commissioning on large-scale energy, HVDC or infrastructure projects.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex commissioning phases.

Responsibilities

• Commissioning planning — Develop commissioning plans, schedules and documentation.
• Testing execution — Perform and oversee all commissioning and testing activities in line with National Grid procedures.
• Team coordination — Lead contractors, site teams and stakeholders across both project locations.
• Compliance & reporting — Ensure safety, quality, environmental and Grid Code compliance throughout commissioning.
• Issue resolution — Identify, track and resolve deficiencies during testing and follow‑up activities.

Skills

TP141A National Grid Authorisation

Large-scale energy commissioning

Leadership of multidisciplinary teams

Job description

NES Fircroft is seeking an experienced TP141 Commissioning Engineer to lead pre‑commissioning, commissioning and start‑up activities for a major UK energy infrastructure project. Initial work will be remote, moving to full‑time on‑site commissioning from Q2 2027 through June 2028, across Peterhead and Drax (Wren Hall).

You will plan, prepare and coordinate commissioning activities from early development through client handover, coordinating with contractors and site teams while ensuring safety