At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the commissioning of large-scale solar projects across the UK.
- Company: Join a leading renewable energy company focused on sustainability.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, company van, laptop, and professional development support.
- Other info: Flexible work environment with opportunities for career growth and travel.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the renewable energy sector while travelling and gaining hands-on experience.
- Qualifications: Degree in Electrical/Power Engineering or equivalent experience required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 55200 £ per year.
Astute's Renewables team is partnering with a UK based renewable energy company who specialises in the development, construction and operation of both Commercial and utility scale solar projects, to recruit a Commissioning Engineer to work flexibly hybrid on sites around the UK. The Commissioning Engineer role comes with a competitive salary depending on experience plus benefits package including car allowance. If you have experience as a Commissioning Engineer taking ownership of the commissioning process for large-scale Solar projects and are ready for your next career move, we'd love to hear from you, apply today by submitting your CV.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Lead commissioning of utility-scale solar farms from initial testing to grid connection and handover.
- Operate and commission HV/LV switchgear, including circuit breakers, CT/VT measurements, and LV cold commissioning.
- Manage commissioning plans, schedules, and documentation to ensure full project and regulatory compliance.
- Perform G99/G100 testing and configure protection relays, including fault analysis and DNO approvals.
- Conduct point-to-point testing of control and communications cables and verify SCADA, metering, and comms systems.
- Review and support electrical designs, recommending improvements as needed.
- Coordinate testing and approvals with ICPs, DNOs, and grid operators.
- Maintain accurate commissioning records and ensure all work meets safety and industry standards.
Professional qualifications:
- Electrical or Power Engineering degree or HND, or equivalent hands-on experience.
- HV operational authorisation (SAP or AP level) preferred.
- Trained and certified in protection relay testing and configuration.
- Valid ECS/CSCS card and relevant HV/LV site authorisations.
- Proven experience commissioning utility-scale solar PV or large renewable energy projects.
- Strong understanding of HV systems up to 132kV, including protection, control, and switching operations.
- Experience with grid connection processes and liaising with DNOs and ICPs.
- Full UK driving licence.
Personal skills:
- Excellent communication skills combined with a hands-on, practical approach to problem solving.
- Willingness to travel frequently to sites around the UK and stay away when needed.
- Strong collaboration skills, able to work effectively with project engineers, ICP contractors, and local DNOs to ensure safe and timely project delivery.
Salary and benefits of the Commissioning Engineer role:
- Competitive salary + Company Van/Allowance
- Company Benefits including Income protection
- Company Laptop and Phone provided
- Professional growth support and development opportunities.
- Flexible and dynamic work environment with travel opportunities.
Contact Details:
Astute Technical Recruitment Ltd Recruitment Team
