132kv Commissioning Engineer

£850 per day
Worcestershire
Energy Generation & Infrastructure
December 12, 2025
Contract
Worcestershire
UK
About the Role
132kV Commissioning Engineer (Cx)

12-Month Contract – UK-Wide Substation Upgrade Framework

Overview:

Working across a national 132kV substation upgrade framework, delivering commissioning, testing and energisation support on HV assets.

Responsibilities
  • Commission 132kV equipment (switchgear, transformers, P&C systems, auxiliaries)
  • Produce commissioning plans, test sheets, method statements and handover documentation
  • Complete FAT/SAT, functional testing and pre-energisation checks
  • Liaise with DNO/TSO representatives during energisation
  • Fault-find and provide technical support during installation/commissioning
  • Ensure compliance with safety rules and HV operational procedures
  • Record and submit commissioning reports and test results
  • Support project managers with progress updates
Requirements
  • Proven experience commissioning 132kV substation systems
  • Strong HV testing and protection/control understanding
  • Knowledge of UK DNO/TSO standards (NGET, SPEN, UKPN, SSE, etc.)
  • Nationwide mobility to support multiple sites