Commissioning Engineer

Company: Hunter Philips Executive Search
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Lead Electrical Commissioning Engineer – 6 Month Contract – Outside IR35 – ASAP start

I am looking for an experienced Lead Electrical Commissioning Engineer to support the delivery of a major gas power project in the UK.

This is a hands-on commissioning leadership position responsible for managing electrical commissioning activities through to successful handover to the client. The role will involve leading a team of engineers and technicians whilst carrying out testing, energisation, fault finding and commissioning of critical electrical plant and equipment.

Requirements

• Fully competent with Primary and Secondary Injection testing

• Experience configuring and testing HV protection schemes

• Previous experience leading commissioning teams on site

• Strong understanding of electrical safety and isolation procedures

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute electrical commissioning activities through to project completion

• Commission transformers, HV/LV switchgear, protection systems, DC systems, rectifiers and inverters

• Carry out testing, troubleshooting and optimisation of electrical systems

• Complete commissioning documentation, test records and handover packs

• Plan and execute LV isolations safely and compliantly

• Coordinate commissioning activities with construction teams and subcontractors

• Manage and lead a team of commissioning engineers and technicians

• Attend and contribute to daily Plan of the Day meetings

• Ensure all commissioning activities are delivered in accordance with project and HSE requirements

• Participate in construction-to-commissioning system walkdowns

• Identify and manage punch-list items preventing system energisation

• Update and develop commissioning procedures where required

• Support project close-out documentation and final handover

• Deliver training to customer operations and maintenance personnel

• Deputise for the Commissioning Manager when required

Logistics

• ASAP start

• 6 month contract

• Outside IR35

If you are interested and meet the requirements, please send your CV to josie.wade@hunterphilips.com and let’s arrange a call to discuss the opportunity further.

Posted: July 1st, 2026