Lead 275kV Substation Commissioning Engineer – Hybrid

Hunter Philips Ltd; Redcar; Hybrid; GBP 92,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Philips Ltd. is seeking an experienced SR/BP/TP141 Lead Commissioning Engineer for a major 275kV NR Grid substations project in Redcar, UK. The role covers design review, commissioning preparation, testing, energisation and handover, interfacing with National Grid and client teams.

The contract runs Nov 2026 to Mar 2029 with a hybrid working pattern (2 days remote, 1 on-site initially; later 3–5 days on-site). Outside IR35 and long-term scope. Immediate interest from qualified engineers.

Qualifications

• Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of commissioning activities across two substations.
• Review detailed designs to identify commissioning requirements and interfaces.
• Prepare and review commissioning plans, procedures and energisation readiness records.
• Coordinate testing of primary plant, protection and RTU/SCS systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning across substations and oversee energisation.
• Review designs for commissioning requirements and safety compliance.
• Prepare commissioning plans and test documentation.

Skills

Commissioning leadership

275kV substation

National Grid TP141

Testing coordination

Job description

Hunter Philips Ltd. is seeking an experienced SR/BP/TP141 Lead Commissioning Engineer for a major 275kV NR Grid substations project in Redcar, UK. The role covers design review, commissioning preparation, testing, energisation and handover, interfacing with National Grid and client teams.

The contract runs Nov 2026 to Mar 2029 with a hybrid working pattern (2 days remote, 1 on-site initially; later 3–5 days on-site). Outside IR35 and long-term scope. Immediate interest from qualified engineers.