Lead Electrical Commissioning Engineer
Posted 1 week ago by Vallum Associates
Negotiable
Outside
Undetermined
England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Lead Electrical Commissioning Engineer will oversee and execute commissioning activities for electrical systems at an Energy From Waste Plant in England. This role is essential for ensuring the safe and compliant energisation of high-voltage and low-voltage systems during the project's final phase. The engineer will coordinate with various teams and ensure adherence to project standards and safety procedures. The position requires a strong background in electrical commissioning and leadership skills to manage the commissioning process effectively.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and coordinate all electrical commissioning activities during the commissioning phase of the project.
- Plan and maintain commissioning progress in line with project milestones and schedules.
- Liaise with on-site teams, vendors, and subcontractors to ensure technical requirements are fully met.
- Participate in commissioning meetings and provide technical input and support to resolve issues.
- Oversee HV isolation, switching, and energisation activities, ensuring all operations are carried out safely and in accordance with permit-to-work procedures.
- Review and sign off commissioning documentation, including test records, reports, and handover packages.
- Support troubleshooting and resolution of electrical system issues during commissioning.
- Ensure compliance with site safety procedures, industry standards, and client specifications.
Key Skills:
- Degree or HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
- Proven experience in electrical commissioning on large-scale industrial, infrastructure, or energy projects.
- Strong understanding of HV systems, including experience with isolation and switching procedures.
- Excellent knowledge of electrical protection, distribution, and control systems.
- Ability to interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
- Strong leadership, communication, and coordination skills.
- Commitment to maintaining high standards of safety and quality.
- Preferred Qualifications: Authorised Person (AP) or Senior Authorised Person (SAP) status (HV).
- Experience working on energy from waste or power generation plants.
- Familiarity with commissioning management systems and documentation tools.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Vallum Associates are currently partnered with a client to staff a commissioning team for an Energy From Waste Plant in England.
Lead Electrical Commissioning Engineer Overview
We are seeking an experienced Lead Electrical Commissioning Engineer to oversee and execute the commissioning activities for the electrical systems on a major project during its final phase. This role is critical to ensuring the safe, timely, and compliant energisation and commissioning of high-voltage (HV) and low-voltage (LV) systems in accordance with project standards and operational requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate all electrical commissioning activities during the commissioning phase of the project.
- Plan and maintain commissioning progress in line with project milestones and schedules.
- Liaise with on-site teams, vendors, and subcontractors to ensure technical requirements are fully met.
- Participate in commissioning meetings and provide technical input and support to resolve issues.
- Oversee HV isolation, switching, and energisation activities, ensuring all operations are carried out safely and in accordance with permit-to-work procedures.
- Review and sign off commissioning documentation, including test records, reports, and handover packages.
- Support troubleshooting and resolution of electrical system issues during commissioning.
- Ensure compliance with site safety procedures, industry standards, and client specifications.
Requirements
- Degree or HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
- Proven experience in electrical commissioning on large-scale industrial, infrastructure, or energy projects.
- Strong understanding of HV systems, including experience with isolation and switching procedures.
- Excellent knowledge of electrical protection, distribution, and control systems.
- Ability to interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
- Strong leadership, communication, and coordination skills.
- Commitment to maintaining high standards of safety and quality.
Preferred Qualifications
- Authorised Person (AP) or Senior Authorised Person (SAP) status (HV).
- Experience working on energy from waste or power generation plants
- Familiarity with commissioning management systems and documentation tools
Details
- Contract: November 2025 - February 2027
- Schedule: 5 days a week 10 hours a day, During Hot commissioning 10 days on 4 days off.
- Outside IR35 - All in Daily Rate
- Right to work in the UK required