TP141 Commissioning Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced TP141 Commissioning Engineer in Leeds for a contract role, focusing on MV and HV systems commissioning. This position offers a chance to lead challenging projects and work with a known EPC contractor, providing opportunities for future career progression.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a TP141 authorised Commissioning Engineer.
• Hands-on background in MV and HV systems (11kV-400kV).
• Comfortable supervising non-TP141 testing staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead TP141 commissioning activities for MV and HV systems.
• Supervise and coordinate on-site testing.
• Ensure compliance and interface with client engineers.

Skills

Protection and control commissioning

Testing supervision

Site safety compliance

Education

Relevant Electrical Engineering qualification

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 are looking for an experienced Commissioning Engineer, based in Leeds. The role offers the chance to lead commissioning efforts across a range of MV and HV systems up to 400kV, ensuring high-impact and technically challenging work. Working with a major EPC contractor known for a strong pipeline of future projects, this position also presents the potential for long-term engagement and career progression in a high-demand niche.
If you're TP141 authorised and eager to take on a critical role in shaping the grid of the future, this contract is well worth exploring.

The commissioning of complex protection and control schemes including the following: Feeders, Transformers, Isolators, Fault Throwers, CTs, VTs, Differential Relays, Distance Relays, Overcurrent Relays, Earth Fault Relays, Inter-Tripping Scheme, Delayed Auto-Reclose.

Key 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 61850/60870-5-101/104)
• 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 that has a large pipeline of projects. For more information or to apply, please apply or contact Maddie Jacob on 0207 4481100 / [e-mail]