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.

• High voltage substation installations and support the commissioning engineer with basic commissioning duties in accordance with standard company procedures and 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.
• Follow Health & Safety, CDM Regulations, and Environmental Procedures by understanding Risk Assessments/Method Statements as necessary.
• Work near or adjacent to live high voltage equipment under appropriate safety documentation.
• Liaise with the Commissioning Engineer, Project Manager, Client, and any relevant project department during all phases of the installation/commissioning program.
• 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.
• Flexibility to travel and weekend working.

• Minimum of an ONC in Electrical/Electronics 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.
• Good understanding of safe systems of work in high voltage substations.
• Experience in basic fault finding.
• Good understanding of technical diagrams and drawings.
• Ability to mentor and train 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

We are an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.