HV Commissioning Engineer

High Voltage Commissioning Engineer

Salary: £72,000 per annum base plus overtime (potential earnings over £100,000)

Duration: Permanent

Location: Nationwide UK

Job Type: Remote

Our client is an established fast-growing company based in South Wales working on exciting high voltage infrastructure projects across the UK. As part of their continued growth, they are looking for a High Voltage Commissioning Engineer to join the close-knit, supportive team Nationwide across the UK.

As a High Voltage Commissioning Engineer, you will play a critical role in the testing and commissioning of electrical systems from 11kV up to 132kV. You will work on a range of grid connections, substations, renewable energy projects, and industrial installations.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and execution of commissioning plans and procedures

• Functional testing of HV equipment including transformers, switchgear, protection relays, and SCADA systems

• Fault finding and diagnostics

• Site documentation and reporting

• Liaising with clients, DNOs, ICPs, and project managers

Experience Required

• Minimum 3+ years’ hands-on experience in high voltage commissioning (11kV 132kV)

• Experience working on DNO, ICP, IDNO, or private HV networks

• Familiarity with protection relay configuration and secondary injection testing (e.g. Omicron, Megger)

• Sound knowledge of commissioning procedures, electrical safety regulations, and risk assessment

• Ability to interpret technical drawings and schematics

• Strong documentation, reporting, and communication skills

• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team, with a solution-driven approach

Essential Qualifications

• HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

• Senior Authorised Person (SAP) or demonstrable experience working under an SAP on HV networks

• G99/G59 testing and commissioning knowledge

• National Grid Person/BESC certification (or willingness to obtain)

• ECS/CSCS Card

• 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations (BS7671) (desirable)

• First Aid at Work & Manual Handling (current or valid)

What’s on Offer

• Potential earnings exceeding £100,000 per annum Basic detailed above.

• Excellent overtime rates - Time and a half for the first 5 hours worked on a Saturday, followed by double time, time and a half for midweek overtime & double time for all hours worked on a Sunday.

• Paid travel time - You are paid from the moment you start your engine through to arriving back home. Travel time is paid at the standard hourly rate.

• Regular overtime opportunities - A contracted working day is 8 hours, employees typically work around 10-hour days from Monday to Friday, with the additional hours paid as overtime.

• £40 overnight allowance for each night away, giving you flexibility to spend it as you choose.

• £40 food allowance provided via a prepaid card for overnight stays.

• Varied work across the UK, with current and upcoming commissioning projects in locations including Southampton, Exeter, London, Wycombe, Dover, Wrexham and Stockton-on-Tees.

• Strong earning potential, with overtime, enhanced weekend rates and allowances offering the opportunity to increase your overall annual earnings beyond the basic salary.

To Apply

This is a great opportunity for HV Commissioning Engineer to play a key part in the success of this very exciting business.

If you feel you meet the criterial for this position, please send your cv to Totec Recruitment today