OSS Electrical Installation & Commissioning Manager

Taylor Hopkinson; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Hopkinson is seeking an Electrical Installation and Commissioning Manager for a major Offshore Wind Farm Developer, with operations tied to offshore substations and onshore interfaces. The role centers on electrical supervision, QC and commissioning, and requires coordinating activities within the construction schedule.

You will drive CTQ/QAS processes, ensure timely commissioning, and oversee HV/MV/SCADA systems while maintaining HSE compliance and quality documentation across multiple

Qualifications

• Five years of relevant project experience.
• Strong project management and coordination skills.
• Proactive mindset and personal drive.
• Commissioning experience with MV/HV equipment, SCADA, LV and utility installations.
• Experience with offshore substation work.

Responsibilities

• Oversee electrical supervision, QC and commissioning activities.
• Plan commissioning within the construction schedule and coordinate with main suppliers and sub-contractors.
• Coordinate installation, quality control and commissioning of LV/MV/HV/SCADA systems.
• Ensure on-time commissioning of onshore substations ready for handover to operation.
• Coordinate the electrical installation and commissioning activities performed by suppliers, contractors and SAPs.
• Review ITPs and ensure verification and validation of product quality controls (QC).
• Witness FAT/SAT, and support SIT testing.
• Ensure compliance with HSE rules and local legislation and report progress.

Skills

Commissioning

Project management

Coordination

Proactive mindset

Job description

Electrical Installation and Commissioning Manager required for a major Offshore Wind Farm Developer based in Poland.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the electrical supervision, electrical QC and commissioning activities.
• Manage the overall commissioning planning within the agreed construction schedule.
• Manage overall commissioning planning, time schedule and quality control during electrical installation (LV, MV, HV and SCADA components).
• Ensure on time commissioning of the onshore substation ready for handover to operation.
• Establish and manage the onshore commissioning organisation within the full electrical scope including installation, quality and commissioning of LV, MV, HV, protection and SCADA equipment.
• Coordinate commissioning activities with main suppliers and sub-contractors.
• Coordinate project commissioning activities.
• Secure quality of commissioning works and documentation.
• Report installation and commissioning progress/participate in commissioning meetings.
• Ensure that quality is within the agreed standard during construction.
• Ensure all commissioning is completed in due time and to agreed standard.
• Give input to Design Critical to Quality (CTQ).
• After contract signing update CTQ and transfer control of CTQ to Quality Activity Schedule (QAS).
• Manage overall commissioning time schedule, including key milestones.
• Supervise and control quality during mounting and installation of electrical systems.
• Coordinate the electrical installation and commissioning activities performed by suppliers, contractors and DONG Energy.
• Participate in witnessing of FAT.
• Coordinate and participate in witnessing of SAT.
• Coordinate and execute the SIT test.
• Ensure that commissioning activities comply with project HSE rules and local legislation.
• Report commissioning activities to the project and to the site management.
• Coordinate commissioning with grid company, authorities, Lead Commissioning Manager and SAPs.
• Contribute actively to project evaluation and capture lessons learned throughout the project.
• Create and monitor execution of QAS and align input from SQM.
• Review ITPs from supplier and ensure verification and validation of product quality controls (QC).
• Manage product NCR.
• Review product and as‑built documentation during AP execution phase.
• Ensure maintenance is performed according to manual.

Requirements

• Five years of relevant project experience required.
• Good project management skills, coordination skills and a talent for driving solutions to achieve outcomes in a fast‑paced environment.
• A strong personal drive and proactive mindset.
• Commissioning experience within MV/HV equipment, SCADA, low‑voltage and utility installations and components.
• Experience with offshore substation work.