At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead commissioning activities for 275kV substations and interface with National Grid.
- Company: Join a key player in the UK energy infrastructure sector.
- Benefits: Competitive day rate, long-term contract, and flexible start date.
- Other info: Opportunity for professional growth in a dynamic and supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact on major energy projects while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Extensive experience in 275kV substation commissioning and HV safety rules.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
We are currently supporting one of our key clients in securing an experienced 275kV Lead Commissioning Engineer / SAP for a major substation project in Teeside, England. This is a crucial appointment with responsibility for leading 275kV substation commissioning and operational activities, while acting as a key interface with National Grid throughout the connection, energisation and handover programme.
The successful candidate will form part of the project's Operations & Commissioning team and provide the specialist 275kV expertise required to safely deliver the HV scope through commissioning, energisation, performance testing and final handover.
Key Details:
- Location: Teeside, England, UK
- Start Date: ASAP - flexibility of waiting 1–2 months for the right candidate
- Duration: 12 month rolling contract (3 Years+ total)
- Working Pattern: Monday to Friday (10 hour days)
- Additional: Outside IR35
Responsibilities:
- Lead commissioning and operational activities across the project's 275kV HV systems
- Act as a senior HV Commissioning Engineer / SAP within the Operations & Commissioning team
- Take responsibility for HV switching, safety and operational activities
- Coordinate and interface with National Grid throughout the connection, commissioning and energisation programme
- Ensure activities are completed in accordance with applicable HV and National Grid safety requirements
- Support the development and implementation of HV safety rules, switching procedures and operational processes
- Assess competency and support the nomination/appointment of other personnel for HV operational duties
- Review commissioning procedures, switching schedules, test documentation and energisation plans
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to commissioning and electrical personnel
- Support the project through commissioning, energisation, operational readiness, performance testing and handover
- Work closely with Commissioning Management, Operations Management and engineering teams
Requirements:
- Extensive 275kV and/or 400kV substation commissioning experience
- Strong background as a Lead Commissioning Engineer (& ideally a Senior Authorised Person (SAP))
- Current or previous TP141/BP141/SR141 authorisation is beneficial but not mandatory
- Proven HV switching and safety-rule competency
- Previous experience working on National Grid transmission projects or grid connections
- Strong understanding of National Grid safety rules, commissioning processes and operational requirements
- Experience interfacing directly with National Grid during commissioning and energisation
- Ability to lead HV commissioning activities and provide technical direction to wider project teams
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced 275kV/400kV Commissioning Engineer / SAP looking for a senior role on a major, long-term, UK energy infrastructure programme.
Interested? If you're an experienced 275kV Lead Commissioning Engineer looking for your next long-term contract, I'd be delighted to discuss the opportunity in confidence. Apply today or contact me directly for further information.
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