Remote Lead Commissioning Engineer for Grid & Substations

H-E Parts; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in the UK is seeking a Lead Commissioning Engineer to coordinate site-based commissioning activities. Responsibilities include supervising teams, overseeing commissioning execution for substations, and reporting on project status. Ideal candidates should hold a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, have over 5 years of relevant experience, and possess strong communication and scheduling skills. This position allows for remote work with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in commissioning of substations.
• Proven knowledge of site safety and commissioning practices (LV and HV, up to 400kV).
• Strong understanding of inspection and test methods (secondary/primary injection, functional testing).

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily commissioning activities for site-based teams.
• Oversee commissioning execution for LV and HV equipment up to 400kV.
• Provide daily/weekly progress reports to management regarding project status.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Scheduling

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar

Tools

Microsoft 365

Microsoft Project

Job description

A leading engineering company in the UK is seeking a Lead Commissioning Engineer to coordinate site-based commissioning activities. Responsibilities include supervising teams, overseeing commissioning execution for substations, and reporting on project status. Ideal candidates should hold a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, have over 5 years of relevant experience, and possess strong communication and scheduling skills. This position allows for remote work with occasional travel.