Head Of Commissioning

Turner Lovell; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Lovell is recruiting a Head of Commissioning for a UK utility infrastructure contractor delivering power connections for data centres, renewables and industrial projects.

Reporting to the Engineering Director, you will own commissioning across 11kV-132kV substations and cable circuits, and set standards to guide projects through energisation and handover.

This is a newly created role with scope to build a high-performing commissioning team as the business grows.

Qualifications

• Experience leading commissioning teams within a DNO/TSO or ICP.
• Minimum five years UK experience as Commissioning Engineer or Senior Authorised Person (11kV-132kV).
• Strong knowledge of HV plant, cables, protection & control; understands G81 and NERS.
• HNC or equivalent in Electrical or Civil Engineering; full UK driving licence; willing to travel.
• Experience with 275kV/400kV transmission is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Build, lead and develop commissioning engineers and subcontractors across multiple projects.
• Establish and maintain technical standards, processes and best practice within commissioning.
• Lead commissioning from design reviews through testing, energisation and handover.
• Set commissioning plans, resolve technical issues and coordinate with clients and network operators.
• Deliver safely, on programme and within budget.

Skills

Leadership

Commissioning

Project planning

Client coordination

Education

Electrical/Civil Eng HNC

Tools

G81 standards

NERS requirements

Protection & control

Job description

Head of Commissioning

HV substations and cable infrastructure

Location: Watford /North London | Hybrid | Regular UK travel to locations across the UK.

Salary: market leading salary to attract the best talent.

Ready to set the direction for HV commissioning?

Turner Lovell is recruiting a Head of Commissioning for a UK utility infrastructure contractor delivering power connections for data centres, renewables and industrial projects.

Reporting to the Engineering Director, you'll take ownership of commissioning across 11kV-132kV substations and cable circuits for various private connections and DNO new build substations across the UK. There is the expectation that transmission projects will grow meaning the commissioning of 275kV and 400kV substations. You'll have the authority to set technical standards, develop the function and guide projects through to energisation.

This is a newly created role, offering a genuine opportunity to build something from the ground up. You'll shape the commissioning function, establish standards and processes, and have the opportunity to recruit and lead a high-performing commissioning team as the business continues to grow.

Your role

• Build, lead and develop commissioning engineers and specialist subcontractors across multiple projects.


• Establish and maintain technical standards, processes and best practice across the commissioning function.


• Lead commissioning from design reviews through testing, energisation and handover.


• Set commissioning plans, resolve technical issues and coordinate with clients and network operators.


• Deliver safely, on programme and within budget.

Your background

• A track record of leading commissioning teams within a DNO, TSO or ICP.


• At least five years of UK experience as a Commissioning Engineer or Senior Authorised Person, covering 11kV-132kV.


• Strong knowledge of HV plant, cables and protection & control, plus Distribution Safety Rules, G81 standards and NERS requirements.


• HNC or equivalent in Electrical or Civil Engineering, a full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.


• Transmission and 400kV experience is an advantage.