Switchgear Commissioning Engineer

Job description

Switchgear Commissioning Engineer

Nationwide (UK & Offshore Travel Required)

We’re looking for an experienced Switchgear Commissioning Engineer to join a specialist site services team delivering commissioning, testing and technical support across medium and high voltage switchgear projects.

This is a field-based role with nationwide travel and occasional offshore/overseas assignments.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for commissioning, fault finding, testing and maintaining switchgear systems up to 36kV across customer sites and manufacturing facilities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Commissioning and testing MV/HV switchgear (up to 36kV)
• Fault diagnosis, investigation and rectification
• Producing detailed technical reports and method statements
• Conducting on-site risk assessments
• Attending customer technical meetings
• Supporting and training customer site personnel
• Working independently on UK and offshore projects

This is a technically demanding role requiring strong self-sufficiency, particularly when working remotely without immediate factory support.

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in switchgear testing & commissioning
• HNC (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering
• Recognised technical apprenticeship in switchgear
• Strong working knowledge of HV/MV safe systems of work
• Experience working on customer sites independently
• Excellent communication skills
• Full UK driving licence
• Willingness to travel extensively (UK, offshore & overseas)

Desirable:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Specialist field test experience
• Strong product knowledge of MV/HV switchgear

About You

• Technically competent and solutions-focused
• Comfortable working alone or as part of a team
• Organised and methodical
• Customer-focused and professional
• Adaptable and resilient in challenging environments
• Physically fit for industrial and offshore environments

What’s On Offer

• Challenging, varied field-based work
• Exposure to complex MV/HV projects
• Opportunity to work across UK and international sites
• Ongoing technical development and training

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

England

Type of Contract

Full Time Jobs

Published at

14-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English