275kV Lead Commissioning Engineer

275kV Lead Commissioning Engineer/SAP - Project 275kV Substations & National Grid Interface - Teeside, England, UK - £Excellent Day Rate - 12 Month Rolling Contract (3 Years+) - ASAP Start (Can Wait 4-8 Weeks) - Monday to Friday (10 Hour Days) - Outside IR35

We're 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.

Cian McLoughlin

Principal Recruitment Consultant

Hunter Philips Executive Search

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