Commissioning Engineer
Posted on Jun 10, 2026 by CV-Library
London, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£500 - £600 Daily
Contract/Project
Are you a Commissioning Engineer looking for your next contract opportunity? If so, look at the role below!
Location: London
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: £700-£850per day Outside IR35 DOE - All in
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
Cat 1 and Cat 3 SSE 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.If this is of interest, get in touch with Alex at JAM as soon as possible
Location: London
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: £700-£850per day Outside IR35 DOE - All in
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
Cat 1 and Cat 3 SSE 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.If this is of interest, get in touch with Alex at JAM as soon as possible
Reference: 225234215
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Commissioning Engineer
Posted on Jun 10, 2026 by CV-Library
London, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£500 - £600 Daily
Contract/Project
Are you a Commissioning Engineer looking for your next contract opportunity? If so, look at the role below!
Location: London
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: £700-£850per day Outside IR35 DOE - All in
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
Cat 1 and Cat 3 SSE 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.If this is of interest, get in touch with Alex at JAM as soon as possible
Location: London
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: £700-£850per day Outside IR35 DOE - All in
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
Cat 1 and Cat 3 SSE 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.If this is of interest, get in touch with Alex at JAM as soon as possible
Reference: 225234215
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