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275kV Lead Commissioning Engineer

Job Ref: HP-3053

Redcar, United Kingdom
Competitive
Power Grids
Contract

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

Landline: +44 161 240 3338

Mobile: +44 7881 418 441

Email: cian.mcloughlin@hunterphilips.com

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/cian-mcloughlin-628a72258

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Cian Mcloughlin
Cian Mcloughlin

Recruitment Consultant

+44 161 240 3338
cian.mcloughlin@hunterphilips.com

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