Commissioning Manager

Astute People; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK renewable energy company is seeking a Commissioning Manager to oversee the commissioning of utility-scale solar farms. The role involves managing testing processes, ensuring compliance, and working alongside project engineers. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical or Power Engineering, HV operational authorisation, and experience with grid connections. This position offers a competitive salary, company van, benefits, and a flexible working environment with travel opportunities.

Benefits

Company Van/Allowance

Income protection

Company Laptop and Phone

Professional growth support

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• Experience commissioning utility-scale solar PV or large renewable energy projects.
• Strong understanding of HV systems up to 132kV.
• Experience with grid connection processes and liaising with DNOs.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning of utility-scale solar farms.
• Manage commissioning plans, schedules, and documentation.
• Conduct point-to-point testing of control and communications cables.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Hands-on problem solving

Collaboration skills

Willingness to travel

Education

Electrical or Power Engineering degree or HND

HV operational authorisation (SAP or AP level)

Trained in protection relay testing

Tools

ECS/CSCS card

HV/LV site authorizations

SCADA systems

Job description

Astute's Renewables team is partnering with a UK based renewable energy company who specialises in the development, construction and operation of both Commercial and utility scale solar projects, to recruit a Commissioning Manager to work flexibly on sites around the UK.

The Commissioning Manager role comes with a competitive salary depending on experience plus benefits package including car allowance.

If you have experience as a Commissioning Manager taking ownership of the commissioning process for large-scale Solar projects and are ready for your next career move, we'd love to hear from you, apply today by submitting your CV.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Lead commissioning of utility-scale solar farms from initial testing to grid connection and handover.
• Operate and commission HV/LV switchgear, including circuit breakers, CT/VT measurements, and LV cold commissioning.
• Manage commissioning plans, schedules, and documentation to ensure full project and regulatory compliance.
• Perform G99/G100 testing and configure protection relays, including fault analysis and DNO approvals.
• Conduct point-to-point testing of control and communications cables and verify SCADA, metering, and comms systems.
• Review and support electrical designs, recommending improvements as needed.
• Coordinate testing and approvals with ICPs, DNOs, and grid operators.
• Maintain accurate commissioning records and ensure all work meets safety and industry standards.

Professional qualifications

• Electrical or Power Engineering degree or HND, or equivalent hands‑on experience.
• HV operational authorisation (SAP or AP level) preferred.
• Trained and certified in protection relay testing and configuration.
• Valid ECS/CSCS card and relevant HV/LV site authorisations.
• Proven experience commissioning utility‑scale solar PV or large renewable energy projects.
• Strong understanding of HV systems up to 132kV, including protection, control, and switching operations.
• Experience with grid connection processes and liaising with DNOs and ICPs.
• Full UK driving licence.

Personal skills

• Excellent communication skills combined with a hands‑on, practical approach to problem solving.
• Willingness to travel frequently to sites around the UK and stay away when needed.
• Strong collaboration skills, able to work effectively with project engineers, ICP contractors, and local DNOs to ensure safe and timely project delivery.

Salary and benefits of the Commissioning Manager role

• Competitive salary + Company Van/Allowance
• Company Benefits including Income protection
• Company Laptop and Phone provided
• Professional growth support and development opportunities.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment with travel opportunities.

INDREN

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.