Their Purpose – A fast-growing engineering business delivering high voltage infrastructure projects across the UK, supporting grid connections, substations, renewable energy developments, and industrial installations.
Location & Flexibility – Nationwide UK travel required. Full-time position.
Salary & Benefits – Competitive salary based on experience, Company vehicle and fuel card, Private healthcare insurance, Career progression opportunities within a growing business, Supportive company culture that values its people.
About the Job
- Prepare and execute commissioning plans and procedures for high voltage electrical systems.
- Carry out functional testing of HV equipment including transformers, switchgear, protection relays, and SCADA systems.
- Perform fault finding, diagnostics, and commissioning activities across projects ranging from 11kV to 132kV.
- Complete accurate site documentation, testing records, and technical reports.
- Liaise with clients, DNOs, ICPs, project managers, and other stakeholders throughout project delivery.
- HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Minimum 3 years of hands-on high voltage commissioning experience across 11kV to 132kV systems.
- Senior Authorised Person (SAP) status or demonstrable experience working under an SAP on HV networks.
- Knowledge of G99/G59 testing and commissioning, protection relay configuration, and secondary injection testing using equipment such as Omicron or Megger.
- Strong understanding of commissioning procedures, electrical safety regulations, risk assessments, technical drawings, and schematics.
- ECS/CSCS Card required; National Grid Person/BESC certification and 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations desirable.
- Current First Aid at Work and Manual Handling certification advantageous.
- Strong communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and within a team.