TP141 Commissioning Engineer

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/(phone number removed)-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 energisationRequirements: 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 qualificationThis 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 (phone number removed) / (url removed)