HV BESS Commissioning Engineer

Hunter Philips Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Philips Executive Search is seeking an HV Commissioning Engineer for a major Battery Energy Storage System project in the South West England. The role involves HV electrical testing, pre-energisation checks and supporting handover to hot commissioning, with a focus on safety and procedures.

The ideal candidate will have an electrical engineering or technician background with practical power systems experience, HV testing/commissioning exposure (33-132kV; 11kV considered), and the ability

Qualifications

• Electrical engineering or technician background with practical power systems experience.
• HV testing and commissioning experience, ideally at 33-132kV; 11kV experience will also be considered.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings and document results.
• Strong fault-finding skills and a clear understanding of electrical safety.
• BESS experience advantageous; relevant substation, solar, wind or other power generation experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Carry out HV electrical testing and cold commissioning activities in accordance with approved procedures.
• Complete pre-energisation checks and verify installation readiness.
• Identify, investigate and resolve electrical faults and commissioning defects.
• Record test results, maintain commissioning documentation and report progress.
• Coordinate with installation teams and the permanent commissioning team to support handover for hot commissioning.
• Follow site safety procedures, permit requirements and electrical isolation arrangements.

Skills

Electrical engineering

HV testing

Commissioning

Fault finding

Electrical drawings interpretation

Education

Electrical engineering or technician qualification

Job description

Job Ref: HP-3259 Bristol, United Kingdom Competitive Battery Storage ContractHV Commissioning Engineer - BESS Project - Bristol, England, UK - £Excellent Day Rate - 3 Month Contract - January Start - Monday to Friday (8-10 Hour Days)We are supporting a leading energy storage technology provider in the search for HV Commissioning Engineers/Technicians for a major Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in South West England.This opportunity would suit electrically qualified engineers or technicians with HV testing and commissioning experience. Previous BESS experience is beneficial but not essential; candidates from substations, solar, wind and conventional power generation are encouraged to apply.Key Details:Location: South West EnglandStart Date: January 2027Duration: 3 months + potential extensionsWorking Pattern: Monday to Friday, 8 - 10 hours per dayCommercials: £Excellent day rate, Outside IR35Responsibilities:Carry out HV electrical testing and cold commissioning activities in accordance with approved procedures.Complete pre-energisation checks and verify installation readiness.Identify, investigate and resolve electrical faults and commissioning defects.Record test results, maintain commissioning documentation and report progress.Coordinate with installation teams and the permanent commissioning team to support handover for hot commissioning.Follow site safety procedures, permit requirements and electrical isolation arrangements.Requirements:Electrical engineering or technician background with practical power systems experience.Previous HV testing and commissioning experience, ideally at 33-132kV; 11kV experience will also be considered.Ability to interpret electrical drawings, follow test procedures and document results.Strong fault-finding skills and a clear understanding of electrical safety.BESS experience advantageous; relevant substation, solar, wind, gas turbine, steam turbine or wider power generation experience accepted.Interested? Please apply or get in touch using the contact information below to learn more!Cian McLoughlinPrincipal Contract Recruitment ConsultantHunter Philips Executive SearchLandline: [phone]Mobile: [phone]Email: [e-mail]: linkedin.com/in/cian-mcloughlin-628a72258Web: http://hunterphilips.com/Cian McloughlinRecruitment Consultant [phone] [e-mail]