At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the commissioning of HV substations and ensure seamless project delivery.
- Company: Dynamic engineering firm with a focus on innovative energy solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, flexible working hours, and potential for contract extensions.
- Other info: Opportunity to work on exciting projects across London with career growth potential.
- Why this job: Join a vital role in shaping the future of energy infrastructure.
- Qualifications: Experience in commissioning HV/EHV substations and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 55200 £ per year.
Are you a Commissioning Engineer looking for your next contract opportunity? If so, look at the role below!
Location: London
Contract Duration: 12 months + yearly extensions
Start Date: ASAP/Immediately
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday (10 hour days & 5 hour days on Fridays) + potential weekend work
Rate: £700-£850 per day Outside IR35 DOE - All in
Responsibilities:
- Lead and deliver the commissioning of HV substations and associated systems across SSEN projects initially, & SPEN projects longer term.
- Develop and implement commissioning plans, procedures, and test documentation.
- Perform functional testing, fault-finding, and verification of protection and control systems.
- Ensure all works comply with SSEN & SPEN safety rules and standards.
- Liaise with project management, design, and construction teams to ensure seamless project delivery.
- Produce detailed commissioning reports, test results, and completion documentation.
- Support project handover and ensure all systems are energised safely and on schedule.
Requirements:
- Valid SSEN or SPEN authorisation Cat 1 and Cat 3 SSE authorisation.
- Proven track record commissioning HV / EHV substations (typically 132kV-400kV).
- Strong understanding of protection relays, SCADA systems, and control panels.
- Demonstrated experience working under UK DNO / TSO safety rules.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple commissioning packages concurrently.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.
- Right to work in the UK and flexibility to travel between sites as required.
If this is of interest, get in touch with Alex at JAM as soon as possible.
We think you need these skills to ace Commissioning Engineer
Commissioning of HV substations
Development of commissioning plans
Functional testing
Fault-finding
Verification of protection and control systems
Compliance with SSEN & SPEN safety rules
Liaison with project management and design teams
