Senior Commissioning Lead – Renewable Energy & Grid Projects

Mint Selection Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 74,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Mint Selection Ltd. is seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager to lead commissioning activities for renewable energy projects, from pre-commissioning checks to energisation and handover.

The role focuses on developing commissioning plans and schedules aligned with grid connection requirements and project needs. You will coordinate contractors, grid operators and stakeholders to ensure safe energisation, performance validation, and thorough handover documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience leading commissioning on renewable energy or power infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of testing procedures, grid compliance and energisation activities.
• Experience with substations, protection systems, SCADA or inverters preferred.
• Strong stakeholder skills, with experience coordinating contractors, network operators and project teams.
• Relevant engineering qualifications advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning activities from pre-commissioning checks through to energisation and handover.
• Develop commissioning plans, procedures and schedules in line with grid connection and project requirements.
• Coordinate contractors, grid operators and stakeholders to achieve safe energisation and performance validation.
• Oversee fault resolution and final handover documentation and reporting.

Skills

Commissioning leadership

Renewable energy

Grid connection

Handover documentation

Stakeholder management

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Mint Selection Ltd. is seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager to lead commissioning activities for renewable energy projects, from pre-commissioning checks to energisation and handover.

The role focuses on developing commissioning plans and schedules aligned with grid connection requirements and project needs. You will coordinate contractors, grid operators and stakeholders to ensure safe energisation, performance validation, and thorough handover documentation.