Commissioning Engineer - NG Person
Posted 1 week ago by Search
£110 Per hour
Outside
Undetermined
Prestonpans, East Lothian
Summary: The role of Commissioning Engineer involves supporting a major transmission project at Inch Cape Onshore, focusing on the commissioning of primary and secondary plant systems. The position requires extensive experience in UK transmission projects and offers a long-term contract until July 2026. The engineer will work in a live substation environment, ensuring compliance with safety standards and coordinating with various stakeholders. This opportunity provides a competitive pay rate and the chance to contribute to critical UK grid infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leading and carrying out commissioning of primary and secondary plant at varying voltages
- Functional testing of protection and control schemes
- Reviewing, completing and signing off commissioning documentation
- Ensuring compliance with National Grid standards and site safety rules
- Coordinating with SAPs, Project Engineers and client representatives
- Supporting energisation and fault-finding activities
- Working safely within a live transmission environment
Key Skills:
- Extensive experience commissioning up to level
- Strong background within UK transmission projects
- Solid understanding of UK T&D commissioning procedures
- Proven experience working in live substations
- Ability to lead commissioning activities independently
- Strong communication and coordination skills
Salary (Rate): £110/hour
City: Prestonpans
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Energy
Job Title: Commissioning Engineer - Transmission Project (Inch Cape Onshore)
Location: Inch Cape Onshore, East Lothian, EH32 9SF
Sector: Power Transmission / T&D
Job Type: Temporary (Contract - LTD)
Start Date: ASAP
End Date: July 2026
Hours: 10-hour days (11 Days On / 3 Days Off)
Pay Rate: £100 per hour (£1,000 per day)
Reason for Vacancy: Project delivery requirements on major transmission scheme
The Role:
We are currently recruiting an experienced Commissioning Engineer to support works on a major transmission project at Inch Cape Onshore.
This is an excellent opportunity to work on a high-profile site within a live substation environment, contributing to critical UK grid infrastructure through to mid-2026.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leading and carrying out commissioning of primary and secondary plant at varying voltages
- Functional testing of protection and control schemes
- Reviewing, completing and signing off commissioning documentation
- Ensuring compliance with National Grid standards and site safety rules
- Coordinating with SAPs, Project Engineers and client representatives
- Supporting energisation and fault-finding activities
- Working safely within a live transmission environment
Essential Requirements:
- Extensive experience commissioning up to level
- Strong background within UK transmission projects
- Solid understanding of UK T&D commissioning procedures
- Proven experience working in live substations
Desirable:
- Previous experience on National Grid or SSEN transmission sites
- Ability to lead commissioning activities independently
- Strong communication and coordination skills
What's on Offer:
- Immediate start available
- Long-term contract through to July 2026
- Potential of up to £1,000 per day rate (LTD)
- Opportunity to work on a major UK transmission project
If you are an experiencesd Commissioning Engineer with and are available to start immediately, please apply with your CV or contact directly for further details.
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