Protection & Commissioning Manager

JR United Kingdom; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electrical services company is seeking a Protection & Commissioning Manager in Middlesbrough. The successful candidate will manage teams on high voltage projects, ensuring compliance with safety and technical standards. The role includes creating testing policies and delivering projects effectively. A permanent salary and benefits package are offered, including a 10% bonus and company vehicle or car allowance.

Benefits

10% bonus

Company vehicle or car allowance

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 5 years experience in a similar role.
• Proven record of managing teams of engineers on complex HV/EHV projects.
• Understanding of electrical transmission and distribution equipment.

Responsibilities

• Create testing policy and procedures for projects.
• Ensure project delivery compliant with company H&S and technical policies.
• Accountable for commissioning quality on projects.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Team Management

HV/EHV Projects

Technical Procedures Development

Health & Safety Standards

Communication Skills

Education

Electrical Engineering Degree

Job description

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Protection & Commissioning Manager, Middlesbrough

Client: PWS Technical Services (UK) Ltd

Location: Middlesbrough, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

04.08.2025

Expiry Date:

18.09.2025

Job Description:

Our client now wishes to appoint a Protection & Commissioning Manager to join the team delivering electrical power projects at transmission and distribution voltage levels. This role will be responsible for ensuring all work is delivered to, and complies with, the engineered design, company policies and industry standards. Providing the final sign off and approval that the design (including equipment) is safe to operatives and provides the full functionality for over £50 million of construction projects.

This Protection & Commissioning Manager role is based out of our clients Northwest or Northeast offices. A highly attractive permanent salary and full benefits package is on offer for the successful candidate, along with work longevity and security and continued professional development. The package includes a 10% bonus, fully expensed and fuelled company vehicle or car allowance.

Managing a team of engineers, the Protection & Commissioning Manager will be responsible for creating testing policy and procedures, and commissioning work through undertaking assurance and testing for small to large-scale high voltage infrastructure and grid connections at voltage levels normally between 11kV and 132kV. Projects would include feasibility, detailed design, procurement, construction, testing, and commissioning on existing or new substations and associated infrastructure, amongst other assets.

The Person

• Hold an Electrical Engineering degree, with at least 5 years experience in a similar role
• Proven record of managing teams of engineers on complex HV / EHV projects
• While leading a team, you may also be required to provide hands-on support
• An excellent understanding of electrical transmission and distribution equipment, including protection and control systems, switchgear, transformers, and circuits
• Trained and experienced in developing technical procedures and QA documentation
• Excellent understanding of the H&S and engineering technical standards for large projects
• Experienced at developing QA strategies and implementing process change as required
• Hold or be committed (with support) to gaining a professional engineering accreditation
• Be an excellent written and verbal communicator, with experience in developing and delivering management reports, business presentations, and cascade team briefings
• Analytical thinker coupled with good numerical skills
• Hold a valid, full UK driving license

The Role

• Portfolio accountability to ensure each project is delivered to company H&S and technical policies, including creating test policies for building work that is compliant with manufacturers testing requirements and engineering designs
• Act as point of escalation for the customer and the company for technical policy and commissioning during tendering and project execution
• Accountable for commissioning the technical quality of building work on projects ranging from £10m to £50m, including producing monthly status reports and analysis of trends and risks
• Operate across the delivery team as a technical lead, responsible for policy
• Ensure the business maintains policy, commissioning & testing systems for data, document, and process control, in compliance with ISO standards
• Provide excellent customer service through clear communication, meeting customer expectations such as safety, quality, milestones, and budget
• Promote the company's reputation through professionalism and positive attitude
• Stand in for the Engineering Design Manager as required
• Manage framework contractors, ensuring compliance to process
• Maintain and conform to HSE standards, ensuring a safe working environment
• Develop high-quality supply chain management structures

Our Client

Our client is responsible for the construction, maintenance, renewal, refurbishment, and repair of electricity transmission and distribution networks, assets, and systems, including substations, overhead lines, underground cables, and associated equipment such as switchgear and transformers, as well as renewable energy sources (wind, solar, BESS, etc.).