Lead M&E Onshore Substation Commissioning Engineer

Taylor Hopkinson | Powered by Brunel; Norwich; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy consulting firm is seeking a Delivery Consultant to oversee commissioning activities for a major offshore wind project in the United Kingdom. The role involves technical support, managing commissioning files, and ensuring safety standards. Ideal candidates have strong commissioning and HVDC systems experience, are autonomous, and excel in communication. This is a full-time position based at the Necton Substation, requiring a commitment to offshore safety standards.

Qualifications

• Strong commissioning experience (mechanical + electrical).
• Background with HVDC systems, substations, or marine engineering.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills (English fluency essential).
• Able to work autonomously in a structured client environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Contractor Commissioning activities at Necton ONS sites.
• Provide remote technical support to teams in Dubai and offshore.
• Coordinate and complete the commissioning file.
• Investigate and report on Faults during the commissioning phase.
• Attend SATs and manage ITPs.

Skills

Strong commissioning experience

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of HV Safety Rules

Ability to work autonomously

Background with HVDC systems

Offshore wind or oil & gas experience

Education

IOSH or NEBOSH certification

Job description

Delivery Consultant for Taylor Hopkinson

Lead M&E Onshore Substation Commissioning Engineer needed for a Major Offshore Wind project in the United Kingdom.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Contractor Commissioning activities at Necton ONS sites.
• Remote technical support to the team in Dubai and offshore the commissioning activities taking place.
• Oversee and support Commissioning activities for the OSS for both the Yard works and offshore works.
• The expectation is that the role based at the Necton Substation will focus 60-70% of their time on the HVDC ONS build and commissioning, interfacing with the site technical roles. With the remaining 30-40% understanding the progress of the OSS commissioning in Dubai.
• Provide the overview of all commissioning activities for the HVDC system.
• Work with the Client (Commissioning, Engineering and Quality) and Contractor Technical teams to respond to questions.
• Attend SATs and manage ITPs from a technical perspective.
• Provide training to new starters such as the O&M team.
• Coordinate and complete the commissioning file.
• Respond to technical questions relating to the readiness to commission.
• Client witness and sign off of commissioning works.
• Investigate and report on Faults during the commissioning phase.
• Represent Commissioning team in onshore coordination and SIMOP meetings.
• Support Commissioning Package Manager to ensure required onshore Commissioning procedures are available.
• Responsible for ensuring accurate 'As Built' Drawings and Commissioning Records are kept by the Subcontractor.

Requirements

• Strong commissioning experience (mechanical + electrical).
• Background with HVDC systems, substations, or marine engineering.
• Knowledge of HV Safety Rules and safe systems of work.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills (English fluency essential).
• IOSH or NEBOSH certification (for HSE awareness).
• Able to work autonomously in a structured client environment.
• Offshore wind or offshore oil & gas experience.
• Prior work on ONS yard builds or similar EPC commissioning environments.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Industries

Wind Electric Power Generation

Location: Necton Substation, Necton, England, United Kingdom.