275kV Lead Commissioning Engineer

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-3053 Redcar, United Kingdom Competitive Power Grids Contract
275kV Lead Commissioning Engineer/SAP
- Project 275kV Substations & National Grid Interface
- Teeside, England, UK - £Excellent Day Rate - 12 Month Rolling Contract (3 Years+) - ASAP Start (Can Wait 4-8 Weeks) - Monday to Friday (10 Hour Days) - Outside IR35

We're currently supporting one of our key clients in securing an experienced 275kV Lead Commissioning Engineer / SAP for a major substation project in Teeside, England.

This is a crucial appointment with responsibility for leading 275kV substation commissioning and operational activities, while acting as a key interface with National Grid throughout the connection, energisation and handover programme.

The successful candidate will form part of the project's Operations & Commissioning team and provide the specialist 275kV expertise required to safely deliver the HV scope through commissioning, energisation, performance testing and final handover.

Key Details:

Location:

Teeside, England, UK

Start Date:

ASAP - flexibility of waiting 1–2 months for the right candidate

Duration: 12 month rolling contract (3 Years+ total)
Working Pattern:
Monday to Friday (10 hour days)
Additional:
Outside IR35

Responsibilities:

Lead commissioning and operational activities across the project's 275kV HV systems

Act as a senior HV Commissioning Engineer / SAP within the Operations & Commissioning team

Take responsibility for HV switching, safety and operational activities

Coordinate and interface with National Grid throughout the connection, commissioning and energisation programme

Ensure activities are completed in accordance with applicable HV and National Grid safety requirements

Support the development and implementation of HV safety rules, switching procedures and operational processes

Assess competency and support the nomination/appointment of other personnel for HV operational duties

Review commissioning procedures, switching schedules, test documentation and energisation plans

Provide technical leadership and guidance to commissioning and electrical personnel

Support the project through commissioning, energisation, operational readiness, performance testing and handover

Work closely with Commissioning Management, Operations Management and engineering teams

Requirements:

Extensive 275kV and/or 400kV substation commissioning experience

Strong background as a Lead Commissioning Engineer (& ideally a Senior Authorised Person (SAP))Current or previous TP141/BP141/SR141 authorisation is beneficial but not mandatory

Proven HV switching and safety-rule competency

Previous experience working on National Grid transmission projects or grid connections

Strong understanding of National Grid safety rules, commissioning processes and operational requirements

Experience interfacing directly with National Grid during commissioning and energisation

Ability to lead HV commissioning activities and provide technical direction to wider project teams

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced 275kV/400kV Commissioning Engineer / SAP looking for a senior role on a major, long-term, UK energy infrastructure programme.

Interested? If you're an experienced 275kV Lead Commissioning Engineer looking for your next long-term contract, I'd be delighted to discuss the opportunity in confidence. Apply today or contact me directly for further information.

Cian Mc Loughlin Principal  Recruitment Consultant Hunter Philips Executive Search Landline:
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