Commissioning Engineer

HV Commissioning Engineer Salary:

£72,000 per annum base plus overtime (potential earnings over £100,000) Duration:

Permanent Location:

Nationwide UK Job Type:

Remote Our client is an established fast-growing company based in South Wales working on exciting high voltage infrastructure projects across the UK. As part of their continued growth, they are looking for a High Voltage Commissioning Engineer to join the close-knit, supportive team Nationwide across the UK. As a High Voltage Commissioning Engineer, you will play a critical role in the testing and commissioning of electrical systems from 11kV up to 132kV. You will work on a range of grid connections, substations, renewable energy projects, and industrial installations. Responsibilities •

Preparation and execution of commissioning plans and procedures •

Functional testing of HV equipment including transformers, switchgear, protection relays, and SCADA systems •

Fault finding and diagnostics •

Site documentation and reporting •

Liaising with clients, DNOs, ICPs, and project managers Experience Required •

Minimum 3+ years' hands-on experience in high voltage commissioning (11kV 132kV) •

Experience working on DNO, ICP, IDNO, or private HV networks •

Familiarity with protection relay configuration and secondary injection testing (e.g. Omicron, Megger) •

Sound knowledge of commissioning procedures, electrical safety regulations, and risk assessment •

Ability to interpret technical drawings and schematics •

Strong documentation, reporting, and communication skills •

Comfortable working independently and as part of a team, with a solution-driven approach Essential Qualifications •

HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline •

Senior Authorised Person (SAP) or demonstrable experience working under an SAP on HV networks •

G99/G59 testing and commissioning knowledge •

National Grid Person/BESC certification (or willingness to obtain) •

ECS/CSCS Card •

18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations (BS7671) (desirable) •

First Aid at Work & Manual Handling (current or valid) What's on Offer •

Potential earnings exceeding £100,000 per annum

Basic detailed above. •

Excellent overtime rates

Time and a half for the first 5 hours worked on a Saturday, followed by double time, time and a half for midweek overtime & double time for all hours worked on a Sunday. •

Paid travel time

You are paid from the moment you start your engine through to arriving back home. Travel time is paid at the standard hourly rate. •

Regular overtime opportunities

A contracted working day is 8 hours, employees typically work around 10-hour days from Monday to Friday, with the additional hours paid as overtime. •

£40 overnight allowance

for each night away, giving you flexibility to spend it as you choose. •

£40 food allowance

provided via a prepaid card for overnight stays. •

Varied work across the UK

, with current and upcoming commissioning projects in locations including Southampton, Exeter, London, Wycombe, Dover, Wrexham and Stockton-on-Tees. •

Strong earning potential

, with overtime, enhanced weekend rates and allowances offering the opportunity to increase your overall annual earnings beyond the basic salary. To Apply This is a great opportunity for HV Commissioning Engineer to play a key part in the success of this very exciting business. If you feel you meet the criterial for this position, please send your cv to

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