Commissioning Engineer

Key Details:

• Location: Aberdeenshire (Hybrid between site commissioning & remote design verification/review/commissioning paperwork)
• Contract Duration: 12 months + yearly extensions
• Start Date: ASAP/Immediately
• Working Pattern: Monday to Friday (10 hour days & 5 hour days on Fridays) + potential weekend work
• Rate: £800-900 per day Outside IR35

Responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver the commissioning of HV substations and associated systems across SSEN projects initially, & SPEN projects longer term.
• Develop and implement commissioning plans, procedures, and test documentation.
• Perform functional testing, fault-finding, and verification of protection and control systems.
• Ensure all works comply with SSEN & SPEN safety rules and standards.
• Liaise with project management, design, and construction teams to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Produce detailed commissioning reports, test results, and completion documentation.
• Support project handover and ensure all systems are energised safely and on schedule.

Requirements

• Valid SSEN or SPEN authorisation
• Proven track record commissioning HV / EHV substations (typically 132kV–400kV).
• Strong understanding of protection relays, SCADA systems, and control panels.
• Demonstrated experience working under UK DNO / TSO safety rules.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple commissioning packages concurrently.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Right to work in the UK and flexibility to travel between sites as required.

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