Commissioning Manager

Commissioning Manager – Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

Location: Site-based in Scotland (with occasional flexibility to work from home or office)

Contract: 18-month fixed term, with potential to become permanent

Salary: £90,000 + up to 33% annual bonus

Benefits: Electric car salary sacrifice scheme, 8% pension contribution (can increase to 10%)

A leading clean energy business is seeking a Commissioning Manager to support the delivery of some of the largest and most advanced Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in Europe. This is a key opportunity to contribute to the shift toward net-zero by enabling greater integration of renewable energy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the full commissioning lifecycle from planning through to operational handover.
• Oversee quality control during design and installation phases, ensuring Inspection Test Plans (ITPs) are in place and followed.
• Collaborate with contractors to develop detailed commissioning plans, procedures, and schedules.
• Supervise the installation and start-up of electrical systems, including batteries, inverters, transformers, switchgear, control and protection systems.
• Coordinate BESS commissioning and testing activities with the OEM and National Grid (ESO) control desk.

Requirements:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline (preferred).
• Minimum of 5–7 years’ experience commissioning energy infrastructure projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of high-voltage (HV) systems, including transformers, switchgear, inverters, protection devices, and SCADA systems.
• Experience with BESS projects is highly desirable.

How to apply:

If you are interested in finding out more about this opportunity, please apply via the link or contact me on 02392 228 224 – and we will let you know if you have been shortlisted.