Lead Commissioning Renewable Remote

Kintec Global Recruitment; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company in the UK is seeking an experienced Lead Electrical Commissioning Engineer for a permanent position in the renewables sector. This role involves commissioning electrical systems to ensure they meet safety and operational standards. Ideal candidates will have significant electrical engineering experience, a relevant degree, and a passion for supporting the transition to net zero. A clean UK driving license is required, and the role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a car allowance.

Benefits

Car allowance

Flexible working hours

Competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• Significant experience in the energy sector, with hands-on expertise in commissioning electrical systems.
• Understanding of design specifications, safety standards, and operational requirements.
• Experience in commissioning PV assets, Heat Pumps, Commercial Batteries.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Electrical engineering experience

Commissioning electrical systems

Knowledge of IET Wiring Regulations BS7671

HV electrical experience

Education

Electrical degree or equivalent qualification

Chartered with a relevant institute (IET)

Tools

IET Wiring Regulations BS7671

Electrical systems commissioning tools

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.