Lead Commissioning Engineer (HV / SSE Authorisation)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Swindon; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Lead Commissioning Engineer to oversee high voltage commissioning projects across the UK. This role involves leading teams in testing and commissioning processes, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with safety documentation. Candidates should have an electrical background, ideally with an apprenticeship or equivalent experience, and a willingness to specialize in HV commissioning. Structured training and progression opportunities are offered, along with an excellent salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Training

Company Vehicle

Travel Allowances

Private Healthcare

Pension

Qualifications

• Electrical background (apprenticeship, HNC/HND or practical experience) is essential.
• Willingness to specialize in HV commissioning is required.
• Commitment to training and professional progression is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Lead the testing and commissioning of HV systems.
• Prepare detailed reports for project documentation.
• Ensure compliance with safety documentation.
• Travel nationwide to support project sites.

Skills

Electrical background

Commissioning skills

Team leadership

Report preparation

Education

Apprenticeship, HNC/HND, or practical experience

Job description

Lead Commissioning Engineer (HV / SSE Authorisation)

£90,000 - £100,000 + Training + Company Vehicle + Travel Allowances + Private Healthcare + Pension

Aberdeen

Are you an electrically trained engineer or technician looking to take a senior role into the world of High Voltage commissioning? Do you want structured training, exposure to major infrastructure projects, and the opportunity to become a fully qualified HV Commissioning Engineer?

This company is a leading specialist in delivering high‑voltage infrastructure across the UK. You'll be supported by experienced engineers while gaining hands‑on experience with equipment up to 132kV and beyond, working on projects within utilities, renewable energy, and critical infrastructure.

In this role, you will lead assistant engineers with the testing and commissioning of HV systems, learn to carry out primary / secondary injection testing, support with site safety documentation, and prepare detailed reports. You will travel nationwide to project sites, developing your skills while playing a vital role in the delivery of safe, reliable, high‑quality HV installations.

This role suits someone with an electrical background (apprenticeship, HNC / HND, or practical experience), keen to specialise in HV commissioning and progress their career with a company offering training, progression, and excellent benefits.

Job responsibilities include leading the testing and commissioning processes, preparing detailed reports, ensuring compliance with safety documentation, and traveling nationwide to support project sites.

Qualifications: electrical background (apprenticeship, HNC/HND or practical experience), willingness to specialise in HV commissioning, and commitment to training and progression.