Senior Commissioning Engineer
Posted 1 day ago by Search
£100 Per hour
Outside
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Beauly, Scotland, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of a 400kV Commissioning Engineer involves leading the commissioning of primary and secondary plant at a major transmission project in Beauly, Scotland. The position requires extensive experience in high-voltage commissioning and compliance with UK transmission standards. The contract is temporary, lasting until July 2026, with a structured work rotation. This role is critical for supporting the UK's grid infrastructure within a live substation environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leading and carrying out commissioning of primary and secondary plant at 400kV
- 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 at 400kV level
- Strong background within UK transmission projects
- Solid understanding of UK T&D commissioning procedures
- SSEN CAT3 authorisation (absolutely essential)
- Proven experience working in live substations
Salary (Rate): £100.00/hr
City: Beauly
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other
Job Title: 400kV Commissioning Engineer – SSEN CAT3
Location: Scotland
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 400kV Commissioning Engineer to support works on a major transmission project at Beauly Substation. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a high-profile 400kV 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 400kV
- 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 at 400kV level
- Strong background within UK transmission projects
- Solid understanding of UK T&D commissioning procedures
- SSEN CAT3 authorisation (absolutely essential)
- Proven experience working in live substations
What’s on Offer:
- Immediate start available
- Long-term contract through to July 2026
- £1,000 per day rate (LTD)
- Structured 11 on / 3 off rotation
- Opportunity to work on a major UK transmission project
If you are a 400kV Commissioning Engineer with SSEN CAT3 and available to start immediately, please apply with your CV or contact directly for further details.
Phone: 07385468413
Email: jack.bennett@search.co.uk