Power Grids
Listed on 2026-11-01
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering -
Energy/Power Generation
Electrical Engineering, Power Plant / Engineering
Redcar, United Kingdom
Competitive
Power Grids
Contract
SR/BP/TP141 Lead Commissioning Engineer
- National Grid 275kV Substation Project
- Redcar, England, UK - £Excellent Day Rate
- November 2026 to March 2029 - Outside IR35
We are seeking an experienced SR/BP/TP141 Lead Commissioning Engineer to support a major energy infrastructure project, providing specialist commissioning services for the installation and energisation of two 275kV substations.
This long-term opportunity spans early design review and commissioning preparation through to testing, energisation and handover. The scope includes primary plant, common supply systems, protection and control, and RTU/SCS systems.
Key Details:- Location:
Redcar, England, UK - Start Date:
November - Duration: 2.5 year contract (November 2026 to March 2029)
- Rate: £Excellent day rate
- Additional:
Outside IR35
- November 2026 to February 2027: 2 days per week (1 day remote & 1 day on site)
- February 2027 to June 2027: 3 days per week
- June 2027 to March 2029:
Monday to Friday + potential weekend work
There will be flexibility between remote and on site working. This resource profile is indicative and may change as the project progresses.
Responsibilities:- Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of commissioning activities across both substations.
- Review detailed designs to identify commissioning requirements, technical issues and interfaces.
- Prepare and review commissioning plans, procedures, test documentation and energisation readiness records.
- Coordinate and oversee testing of primary plant, common supply systems, protection and control, and RTU/SCS systems.
- Manage interfaces with the client, National Grid, contractors and equipment suppliers.
- Investigate defects, oversee corrective actions and complete commissioning records for handover.
- Ensure compliance with applicable National Grid procedures, safety standards and project specifications.
- Current National Grid SR/BP/TP141 Commissioning Engineer authorisation.
- Proven experience leading commissioning on 275kV and/or 400kV transmission substation projects.
- Strong technical knowledge of primary plant, protection and control, common supply systems and RTU/SCS interfaces.
- Experience taking projects from design review and commissioning preparation through to energisation and handover.
- Strong understanding of National Grid commissioning procedures, safety requirements and documentation.
- Availability to support the anticipated working pattern, progressing from part-time to full-time.
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