Lead Commissioning Renewable Remote

Kintec Global Recruitment; Bury; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Lead Electrical Commissioning Engineer to join their team in the Renewables sector. This role involves commissioning electrical systems to ensure compliance with design specifications and safety standards. Candidates should have significant experience in the energy sector, an electrical degree, and a background in commissioning PV assets and heat pumps. Excellent salary and benefits are offered, including a car allowance, with opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Car allowance

Flexible working

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Significant experience in the energy sector with expertise in commissioning.
• Demonstrable knowledge of safety standards and operational requirements.
• Full clean UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning of new assets, including PV arrays and heat pumps.
• Develop acceptance criteria and commissioning plans.
• Support project managers in delivering successful projects.
• Deliver technical training.

Skills

Electrical engineering experience

Commissioning electrical systems

Knowledge of IET Wiring Regulations BS7671

Leadership skills

Continuous improvement

Education

Electrical degree or equivalent qualification

Chartered with a relevant institute (IET)

Job description

Operator Home based Permanent Renewables PV / Heat Pump / Power Generation / Onshore / Petrochemical / Utilities

Fantastic Salary and benefits Car Bonus Fkexibility

We looking for an experienced Lead Electrical Commissioning Engineer, to join our dynamic and expanding team in the Renewables sector. For this role you will commission electrical systems to ensure systems meet design specifications, safety standards, and operational requirements. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to take the next step in their career and make a significant impact to one of the world's foremost energy suppliers.

If you have strong electrical engineering experience, a background in the energy sector, and are passionate about supporting the transition to net zero — we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the commissioning of our new assets, including PV arrays, heat pumps, battery systems.
• Developing acceptance criteria, commissioning plans, procedures, and good practices.
• Leading and supporting the witness testing and acceptance testing of new assets.
• Providing technical and engineering support across our existing assets (CHPs, GTs, Boilers).
• Supporting project managers in delivering successful projects.
• Driving continuous improvement and a safety culture across our business.
• Delivering technical training.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in the energy sector, with hands‑on expertise in commissioning electrical systems in line with design specifications, safety standards, and operational requirements.
• An electrical degree or equivalent qualification.
• Chartered with a relevant institute (IET).
• Significant experience in electrical commissioning (including quality and handover processes).
• Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of the IET Wiring Regulations BS7671.
• Full clean UK driving licence (car allowance provided).
• It would be great if you had HV electrical experience.
• Experience in commissioning PV assets, Heat Pumps, Commercial Batteries.