Senior HV Commissioning Engineer - 132kV/33kV Lead

Iberdrola Group; Birkenhead; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36 days annual leave

Holiday purchase

Share Incentive Plan

Pension scheme 10% company match

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Cycle to Work

Life Assurance (4x salary)

Job summary

SP Energy Networks, part of the Iberdrola Group, is hiring a Senior Engineer (Commissioning) based in Prenton, covering the SP Manweb licence area. You’ll lead testing, commissioning and energisation of 132kV and 33kV assets, ensuring safe, efficient delivery of major network projects.

The role requires SAP status on 132kV/33kV, strong HV protection knowledge, and the ability to work independently and with project teams. Travel across the SP Manweb area and some overnight stays are expected.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent experience.
• Current 132kV and 33kV SAP authorisation, or advanced progress towards authorisation.
• Experience with 132kV and 33kV networks and HV protection/control.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Senior Authorised Person (SAP) duties on 132kV and 33kV networks.
• Test, commission and energise protection and control systems.
• Lead commissioning activities, including switching programmes and asset energisation.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to trainees and apprentices.
• Travel across the SP Manweb network area, including occasional overnight stays.

Job description

SP Energy Networks, part of the Iberdrola Group, is hiring a Senior Engineer (Commissioning) based in Prenton, covering the SP Manweb licence area. You’ll lead testing, commissioning and energisation of 132kV and 33kV assets, ensuring safe, efficient delivery of major network projects.

The role requires SAP status on 132kV/33kV, strong HV protection knowledge, and the ability to work independently and with project teams. Travel across the SP Manweb area and some overnight stays are expected.