Commissioning Engineer - Hertfordshire

AWC Group Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom

AWC Staff Services are looking for a Commissioning Engineer on a Permanent basis to join their client in Hertfordshire as part of their Distribution and Connections Team. As one of the largest Independent Connection Providers (ICP’s) in the UK, we support distribution network operations across infrastructure.

You'll be part of our substation build team working on UKPN's 11kV, 33kV & 132kV Distribution Network on projects across the East of England.

Your role will be to test and commission high‑voltage plant and apparatus onto the live distribution network, integrating with existing protection schemes.

Requires a full driver’s licence and willingness to travel across multiple sites.

What will you be doing?

• You’ll attend client meetings, encourage innovation, and resolve design issues on site.
• Your role includes producing commissioning plans, testing and commissioning high‑voltage plant and apparatus, and ensuring compliance with current legislation.
• You’ll also review and correct drawings, manage people safely, and mentor team members to enhance their technical knowledge.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven track record in testing and commissioning on high‑voltage distribution networks
• Sound experience of engineering policy, procedure, and legislation
• Strong decision‑making skills and ability to develop processes to improve outputs
• Effective communication and engagement with internal and external stakeholders
• Knowledge of current Health, Safety and Environment legislation
• Team player, working well with clients, designers, and site project staff
• Qualified to HNC/Degree Level in Electrical Engineering

What’s in it for you?

• Matched or contributory pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme / life assurance
• Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leave
• Reward and recognition scheme
• Company car and fuel card with a range of EV and hybrid vehicles to choose from or car allowance
• Private health care and health care cash plan
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Overtime

Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent Position
Rate: £58‑£90,000 Per Annum, DOE

To apply for this role, please call Alan on or alternatively send your CV and competencies to [email protected]