Commissioning Technician

About The Role

Balfour Beatty Power is currently recruiting Commissioning Technicians/Fitters Substations to join our Power Transmission & Distribution business in the UK. Reporting to the Commissioning Manager, you will work on a range of projects across the UK, from new transformer installations valued at around £2 million to major new‑build substations worth up to £80 million.

Applicants must have previous experience in substation installation. We are delighted to have recently been awarded the ETP (Electricity Transmission Partnership) with National Grid to deliver their North East portfolio of works, reinforcing our commitment to shaping a sustainable energy future.

• High voltage substation installations and support the commissioning engineer with basic commissioning duties in accordance with standard company procedures, Quality Assurance procedures and Work Instructions.
• Ensure that all installations, inspections and basic testing are carried out with due regard to all current National/International Standards & Legislation and Contract Specification scope of works.
• Visual inspections and assessments of primary plant.
• Work with high regard to Health & Safety, CDM Regulations and Environmental Procedures via the understanding of Risk Assessments/Method Statements as necessary to fulfil the Company’s obligations.
• Work near or adjacent to live high voltage equipment under the appropriate safety documentation.
• Liaise with the Commissioning Engineer, Project Manager, Client and any relevant project department as necessary during all phases of the installation/commissioning programme.
• Ensure that all resulting installation/commissioning documentation is fully completed and countersigned by commissioning engineer in line with Company procedures prior to project audits and first energisation.
• Assist with the production of emergency return to service procedures.
• Mobilise throughout the UK to carry out the company’s commissioning duties.
• Requires flexibility to travel and weekend working.

• Minimum of an ONC in Electrical/Electronic or Mechanical Engineering with at least 2 years’ experience in hands‑on substation installation, and or basic commissioning, of High Voltage Substations up to 400 kV.
• Excellent communication skills, ability to build rapport quickly and develop long‑term relationships with all stakeholder groups.
• Working knowledge of high voltage substation primary, secondary and auxiliary equipment.
• A good understanding of safe systems of work in high voltage substations.
• Experience in basic fault finding.
• Good understanding of technical diagrams and drawings.
• Mentoring and training colleagues.
• Safety Authorisations for National Grid and/ or SSE would be a distinct advantage.

• Competitive salary + bonus opportunities
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Up to 7% employer pension contribution
• Professional fees paid + clear chartership pathways
• Smart working with up to 40% remote flexibility
• Life assurance, EAP, and family‑friendly policies
• Training & development with access to industry‑leading tools and qualifications
• Opportunities to make a difference through volunteering and sustainability initiatives

Balfour Beatty’s Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations and distribution networks.

From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on‑going maintenance, our in‑house experts, flexible resources and industry‑leading innovations support customers in the development of some of the UK’s most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.

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