Protection & Commissioning Manager

Advance TRS; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the utilities sector is seeking a Protection & Commissioning Manager to oversee high-voltage projects. The role involves managing a team responsible for ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards while driving the successful completion of electrical projects. Candidates should have a strong electrical engineering background with experience in managing HV systems, solid communication skills, and a commitment to quality and safety.

Benefits

Car or car allowance

Annual bonus scheme

Private healthcare

25 days' holiday

Contributory pension scheme

Employee rewards and discount platform

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' post-grad experience in electrical engineering.
• Proven experience under NEC4 contracts.
• Experience managing large-scale HV systems and substations.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of projects from design through to commissioning.
• Develop and implement testing and commissioning policies.
• Act as main point of contact for technical assurance.

Skills

Communication

Team Leadership

Cost Control

Forecasting

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Chartered status or working towards RICS

Job description

Job Description

Protection & Commissioning Manager

Overview

A new opportunity is available for a Protection & Commissioning Manager to oversee high-voltage infrastructure projects ranging from 11kV to 132kV. The role involves leading a team responsible for testing, commissioning, and technical assurance across a portfolio of electrical projects, ensuring all work meets the required design, safety, and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of projects valued between £10m and £50m, from design through to commissioning
• Develop and implement testing and commissioning policies and procedures
• Provide technical leadership across the delivery team, ensuring compliance with internal and external standards
• Act as the main point of contact for technical assurance throughout the lifecycle of a project
• Produce and review reports on commissioning status, trends, and risks
• Ensure projects are delivered safely on time, and to the agreed quality and performance standards
• Support the tendering process by contributing to technical submissions and reviewing proposals
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with relevant ISO, HSE and quality standards
• Provide support to business development and estimating teams when required

Required Experience and Qualifications

• Strong background in electrical engineering within the utilities or infrastructure sector
• Proven experience working under NEC4 PFC and ECC contracts
• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline (minimum 5 years' post-grad experience)
• Chartered status or working towards a professional qualification (e.g. RICS or similar)
• Experience managing the commissioning of large-scale HV systems and substations
• Knowledge of construction contract terms including NEC, IET and JCT
• Strong communication, reporting and team leadership skills
• Familiarity with cost control, forecasting, and compliance within engineering project delivery

Benefits Package

• Competitive base salary
• Car or car allowance
• Annual bonus scheme
• Private healthcare
• 25 days' holiday (increasing with service)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Employee rewards and discount platform
• Support for professional development and training

Location: Blackburn or Teeside (with hybrid working)
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 37 hours per week

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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