Commissioning Manager

We are seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager to support the delivery of large-scale BESS and Grid Connection projects across Central Europe. This is a freelance opportunity with a leading project developer/EPC environment, managing commissioning activities from pre-commissioning through to energisation and handover.

• Lead and manage all commissioning activities on utility-scale BESS and grid infrastructure projects.
• Develop and implement commissioning plans, procedures and schedules.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including electrical, SCADA, protection and control engineers.
• Interface with TSOs, DSOs, EPC contractors and key project stakeholders.
• Oversee testing, energisation and final handover activities.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, safety requirements and local regulations.
• Manage commissioning documentation, reporting and punch-list closure.

• Proven experience as a Commissioning Manager, Lead Commissioning Engineer, or Commissioning Lead on power generation, substation, transmission, distribution, renewable energy or BESS projects.
• Strong background in high-voltage electrical systems and grid connection projects.
• Experience managing commissioning teams on-site.
• Knowledge of protection systems, SCADA, power systems and energisation procedures.
• Willingness to travel across Central Europe.

• Must have the legal right to work within the European Union without requiring employer sponsorship.
• Valid EU work authorization and ability to travel freely for project assignments across the EU.

• Long-term pipeline of renewable energy projects.
• Opportunity to work on major BESS and grid infrastructure developments across Europe.
• Flexible freelance engagement.

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