Rick Foster
UK Contracts ManagerRick Foster
UK Contracts ManagerAbout 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
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
- 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
