Commissioning Panel Chair

Egis; Stafford; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Company car scheme

Workplace Pension

Death in Service

Job summary

EGIS is seeking a Commissioning Panel Chair (BP141 CPC authorised) to oversee and ensure the safe, compliant commissioning of equipment across UK projects. You will chair commissioning panels, manage risks, and ensure activities meet National Grid Safety Rules, handbooks, and company policies.

Based remotely with UK travel, the role involves coordinating with project teams and National Grid representatives to deliver successful commissioning outcomes and sign off on final reports.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with high-voltage assets in transmission/distribution.
• Proven track record participating in commissioning panels and leading technical decisions.
• BP141 CPC authorisation (or previously held).
• Strong understanding of National Grid procedures and project delivery to commissioning.
• Organised with excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Chair commissioning panel meetings and ensure BP106 compliance.
• Lead technical discussions and decisions during commissioning.
• Ensure adherence to Safety Rules, handbooks, policies, and regulations.
• Assess and manage risks in commissioning activities.
• Review and approve pre-commissioning checks, test plans, and reports.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Engineers, Site Managers, and National Grid reps.
• Maintain commissioning records and sign off final reports.

Skills

HV electrical assets experience

Commissioning panels

Leadership & communication

Education

BP141 CPC authorisation

Job description

Established in 2012, Omnia Projects is a respected specialist in T&D engineering, project management and technical assurance. With over 110 staff the company has delivered critical infrastructure for clients including National Grid, helping to shape the UK’s evolving energy system.

Omnia Projects brings deep expertise across the full energy project lifecycle, from feasibility and concept design through to commissioning and operation, helping clients navigate the growing complexity of the UK’s energy landscape. The addition of Omnia Projects strengthens Egis’ strategy to deliver a fully integrated service offering in the sector. It enhances capabilities in civil and structural engineering, protection and control and project delivery services for high-voltage substations and overhead line and cable design, creating a broader service offering for clients involved in energy transition and grid modernisation.

Job Description

As a Commissioning Panel Chair (CPC) authorised to BP141 you are responsible for overseeing and ensuring the safe and compliant commissioning of equipment in line with BP106. The CPC will chair commissioning panels and hold overall accountability for the commissioning process ensuring that activities comply with National Grid Safety Rules, commissioning handbooks, company policies, and industry regulations.

Responsibilities

• Chair commissioning panel meetings, ensuring compliance with BP106 requirements.
• Lead technical discussions and decision-making during commissioning working parties.
• Ensure all commissioning activities comply with National Grid Safety Rules, commissioning handbooks, company policies, and industry regulations.
• Assess and manage risks associated with commissioning activities.
• Confirm adherence to operational procedures, method statements, and risk assessments.
• Ensure that commissioning documentation, including test plans, procedures, and reports are reviewed and approved.
• Verify that all pre-commissioning checks, system testing, and functional tests meet required standards.
• Liaise with Project Managers, Engineers, Site Managers, and National Grid representatives.
• Identify and address commissioning issues, implementing corrective actions where necessary.
• Ensure commissioning records, as-built documentation, and test results are accurately maintained.
• Approve and sign off final commissioning reports.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in high-voltage electrical assets within a transmission or distribution environment.
• Proven track record of participating in commissioning panels and leading technical decision-making.
• Holds a BP141 (formerly TP141) CPC authorisation or has previously held the authorisation.
• Strong understanding of National Grid procedures and project delivery through to commissioning.
• An organised individual with excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Coordinate multiple stakeholders, chair meetings and commissioning workshops, ensure accurate minutes and actions are taken.

Location

Home based, with the option of working from Omnia offices (Stafford, Stockton Heath, Northallerton), as per project requirements. Must be willing to travel throughout the UK to support project needs.

Working Hours

Ideally full time but may consider part time staff positions.

Package, full time employee

• Competitive Salary, plus discretionary bonus
• Working hours of 40hours per week. All overtime payable or time off in lieu (your choice) should you work more than this
• 22days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Private Medical Insurance
• Workplace Pension
• Death in Service
• Company car scheme

Additional Information

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We at EGIS are an Equal Opportunities employer and we recognise the value of a Diverse Organisation. EGIS appreciates all job applications. If you decide to apply for an opportunity at EGIS, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and everyone’s contribution as this builds our culture and means, if you work for EGIS, you will be included, listened to, and respected.