TP141 Commissioning Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Leeds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A major EPC contractor is seeking an experienced Commissioning Engineer to lead commissioning efforts on MV and HV systems up to 400kV in Leeds. This role offers high-impact work on renewable energy projects, with the potential for long-term engagement and growth. Candidates must be TP141 authorised and possess strong technical skills for this rewarding opportunity.

Qualifications

• TP141 authorised Commissioning Engineer with proven experience.
• Hands-on background in MV and HV commissioning (11kV-400kV).
• Experience supervising testing staff to align with TP141 standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead TP141 commissioning activities for MV and HV systems.
• Supervise and coordinate testing with non-TP141 staff.
• Prepare TP141 test packs and ensure site safety compliance.

Skills

Protection and control commissioning

Technical supervision

Testing and validation

Site safety compliance

Education

Relevant Electrical Engineering qualification

Tools

SCADA systems

Protection relays (Siemens, ABB, GE)

Job description

Job Description

TP141 Commissioning Engineer

Location: Leeds (site-based)

Rate: £70-£80 per hour (Outside IR35) - negotiable

Start Date: ASAP / June 2025

Contract Length: 3 months (with likely extension)

Turner Lovell is seeking an experienced Commissioning Engineer based in Leeds. The role involves leading commissioning efforts across a range of MV and HV systems up to 400kV, providing high-impact and technically challenging work. Working with a major EPC contractor known for a strong pipeline of future projects, this position offers potential for long-term engagement and career progression in a high-demand niche. If you are TP141 authorised and eager to play a critical role in shaping the grid of the future, this contract is worth exploring.

The commissioning of complex protection and control schemes, including:

• Feeders
• Transformers
• Isolators
• Fault Throwers
• CTs
• VTs
• Differential Relays
• Distance Relays
• Overcurrent Relays
• Earth Fault Relays
• Inter-Tripping Scheme
• Delayed Auto-Reclose

Responsibilities:

• Lead TP141 commissioning activities for MV and HV systems (11kV-400kV)
• Supervise and coordinate testing with non-TP141 Test Engineer on-site
• Perform and approve primary and secondary injection tests, CT/VT validation, and interlocking checks
• Oversee protection relay testing (Siemens, ABB, GE, etc.) and SCADA integration (IEC 61850/101/104)
• Prepare and review TP141 test packs, method statements, and commissioning documentation
• Ensure site safety compliance and interface with client engineers for final approval and energisation

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a TP141 authorised Commissioning Engineer
• Hands-on background in protection and control commissioning (11kV-400kV)
• Comfortable guiding or supervising non-TP141 testing staff to ensure work aligns with TP141 standards
• Relevant Electrical Engineering qualification

This is a great opportunity to work on various high-profile renewable energy projects within the UK for a major EPC Contractor with a large pipeline of projects.

For more information or to apply, please contact Maddie Jacob at (phone number removed) or visit (url removed).