Commissioning Manager

Masdar; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Masdar leads UK-based BESS projects and seeks a Senior Commissioning Specialist to provide technical leadership across commissioning to ensure safe, compliant operation and alignment with grid requirements.

The role includes RfP/tender input, on-site commissioning, and collaboration with DNO/IDNO and project teams to deliver procedures, tests, and handover documentation.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of engineering experience in Renewable Energy.
• Experience with safe systems of work, permit-to-work processes, and LOTO.
• Commissioning engineer/manager on HV/LV electrical projects.
• Strong background in 11kV, 33kV or EHV commissioning of switchgear.
• Experience in fault evaluation and OT networking protocols.

Responsibilities

• Assist in RfP/tender document preparation for electrical/BoP and BESS systems.
• Review contractor design submissions and provide feedback.
• Attend site to monitor electrical commissioning and SATs.
• Ensure commissioning aligns with ITP and grid requirements.
• Participate in FATs and safety reviews.

Skills

Electrical engineering principles

HV/LV commissioning

SCADA systems

Grid code knowledge

EREC G99 knowledge

Project management

Safety systems & LOTO

DNO/IDNO engagement

Fault evaluation

Networked control protocols

Education

BTEC HNC/HND in Electrical or Electronic Engineering

Job description

Please note: Applicants should be UK based and already have the right to work here.

Support the Senior Commissioning Manager in leading safe and effective commissioning activities for Masdar's BESS projects. Provide technical leadership, governance, and decision-making across commissioning to ensure compliant, safe, and economic operation of plants.

Responsibilities

Request for Proposal (RfP) & Design Interface

Assist in the preparation and defining the technical requirements for RfP/tender documents for both Electrical/Balance of Plant (BoP), BESS Technology Provider and Main SCADA contractor.

Review and provide feedback of tenders.

Review and identify boundaries of scopes and potential interface challenges between BoP, BESS, Main SCADA and all other ancillary system providers

Construction Phase Support

Review and comment on contractor technical design submissions.

Provide technical support for the Project Managers for design queries.

Provide input into HAZOPS and other safety reviews as directed.

Participate in technical meetings and handle discussions with contractors.

Review and ensure governance of electrical aspects of the contractor(s) Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) and Commissioning Plan.

Attend sites when needed to monitor installation providing feedback to Masdar Project Manager.

Attend manufacturers factory acceptance tests (FAT's) when required.

Review and comment on contractor proposed Operational Test Procedures associated with the Commissioning of electrical systems

Commissioning & Handover

Attend site to monitor compliance in electrical, BESS & SCADA commissioning of plant and apparatus, ensuring compliance with ITP.

Attend and client certify Site Acceptance Test(s) (SAT's)

Ensure BoP, BESS Technology Provider, Main SCADA & other ancillary systems plant and equipment have been commissioned in accordance with grid requirements.

Review and provide feedback on contractor commissioning documentation, including procedures, test results, and completion records, to ensure compliance with project and grid requirements.

Participate in the hand over acceptance of Plant, Apparatus and sub-system/s to our operational staff.

Ensure commissioning activities are within budget and to schedule.

Preferred Qualifications:

• BTEC HNC/HND in Electrical or Electronic Engineering or any other related field

Preferred Experience:

• 4-6 years of engineering experience within the Renewable Energy sector.
• Demonstrable experience with safe systems of work, permit-to-work processes, and LOTO procedures Previous role as a commissioning engineer or commissioning manager on HV/LV electrical projects.
• Strong background in 11kV, 33kV or EHV commissioning of switchgear, transformers, protection, control, metering equipment and SCADA systems (132kV+ experience advantageous).
• Experience in fault evaluation and oversight of communication and OT networking protocols and devices.
• Installation, modification and fault finding on control signals or networked control protocols.
• Engagement with DNO's, IDNO's & NGET.
• Strong track record of leading technical site discussions, providing assurance through experience and sound technical knowledge.

Job Specific Skills:

• Working knowledge of EREC G99 electrical protection requirements, BESS capability requirements and compliance testing.
• Knowledge of THE GRID CODE.
• Knowledge of Conventional Generation, Renewables and Energy Storage.
• Strong knowledge of electrical or electronic engineering principles.
• Ability to review electrical and electronic drawings, commissioning documentation, and contractor test reports.
• Ability to review and compare electrically biased technical documents from suppliers, contractors, industry standards and electricity network operators.
• Knowledge of LV & HV commissioning routines and required outcomes for primary electrical plant, protection and metering.
• Extensive knowledge of electrical MV, LV distribution systems, variety of switchgear types including protection relays, control systems and SCADA.
• Ability to support workload planning for engineering, construction, commissioning phases.
• Ability to train and guide less experienced engineers.

Job-Specific Skills:

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills leading to a consultative approach within a corporate/multifunctional environment.
• Ability to manage cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of the traditional energy industry.
• Project administration and legal knowledge.
• Project management skills and planning and organising.
• Attention to detail.
• Proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple ongoing projects acumen

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