Commissioning Engineer

Job description

Commissioning Engineer

Rate: £800-900 per day dependent on experience - all in rate

Contract Duration: 12 months + yearly extensions

Start Date: ASAP/Immediately

Location: Peterhead, Scotland

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday (10 hour days & 5 hour days on Fridays)

Responsibilities:

Lead and deliver the commissioning of HV substations and associated systems across

SSEN projects initially, & SPEN projects longer term.

Develop and implement commissioning plans, procedures, and test documentation.

Perform functional testing, fault-finding, and verification of protection and control systems.

Ensure all works comply with SSEN & SPEN safety rules and standards.

Liaise with project management, design, and construction teams to ensure seamless project delivery.

Produce detailed commissioning reports, test results, and completion documentation.

Support project handover and ensure all systems are energised safely and on schedule.

Requirements:

Proven track record commissioning HV / EHV substations (11kV-400kV).

Strong understanding of protection relays and control panels.

Experience working with Omicron

Demonstrated experience working under UK DNO / TSO safety rules.

Ability to work independently and manage multiple commissioning packages concurrently.

Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Peterhead

Type of Contract

Full Time Jobs

Published at

02-05-2026

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