HV Commissioning Engineer

Future Build Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 117,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel provided

Overtime available

Pension matched 10%

Flexible working

Test equipment & PPE provided

National project coverage

International project opportunities

Job summary

Future Build Recruitment is seeking an experienced HV Commissioning Engineer to join its nationwide team, delivering commissioning on HV/MV systems across the UK and occasionally overseas.

You will work hands-on on site, independently, with strong HV switchgear and protection relays knowledge, including ABB equipment. Roles involve testing, fault finding, and meeting safety standards while traveling to client sites nationwide.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as HV/MV Commissioning Engineer.
• Strong experience with HV switchgear, circuit breakers and protection relays.
• ABB switchgear and relay experience advantageous.
• Willingness to travel nationwide and overseas when required.

Responsibilities

• Commission new and existing HV electrical systems, switchgear and protection relays.
• Installation, modification, maintenance and repair of MV & HV switchgear and circuit breakers.
• Work primarily with ABB switchgear and relays, alongside equipment from other manufacturers.
• Carry out testing, commissioning and fault-finding activities.
• Ensure systems meet the required technical and safety standards.
• Travel nationwide to client sites, with occasional overseas projects.
• Work safely and professionally at all times.
• Use company-provided test equipment and Arc Flash PPE.

Skills

HV/MV commissioning

Switchgear experience

Protection relays

ABB equipment experience

On-site independence

Travel readiness

Job description

We are currently looking for an experienced HV Commissioning Engineer to join its nationwide team, working on switchgear, circuit breaker and relay commissioning projects across the UK and occasionally overseas.

This is a hands‑on position suited to an engineer who is confident working independently on site and has strong experience with HV systems, switchgear and protection relays.

Key Responsibilities

• Commission new and existing HV electrical systems, switchgear and protection relays
• Installation, modification, maintenance and repair of MV & HV switchgear and circuit breakers
• Work primarily with ABB switchgear and relays, alongside equipment from other manufacturers
• Carry out testing, commissioning and fault‑finding activities
• Ensure systems meet the required technical and safety standards
• Travel nationwide to client sites, with occasional overseas projects
• Work safely and professionally at all times
• Use company‑provided test equipment and Arc Flash PPE

What's on Offer

• Up to approximately £750 per day, depending on experience
• Company vehicle and fuel provided
• Up to 4 hours' overtime per day when working away
• Monday‑Friday travel/site time paid, including periods of site downtimePension contribution matched up to 10%
• Flexible working arrangements
• Test equipment and PPE provided
• Nationwide project coverage
• Opportunities to work on international projects

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as an HV/MV Commissioning Engineer
• Strong experience with HV switchgear, circuit breakers and protection relays
• ABB switchgear and relay experience highly advantageous
• Comfortable working nationwide and travelling overseas when required
• Able to work independently and manage your own workload on site
• Relevant HV authorisations, qualifications and safety training
• Strong understanding of HV testing and commissioning procedures