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Commissioning Engineer

JAM Recruitment LtdSouth East London, London🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 21 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid role offers a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in commissioning utility-scale BESS projects, leveraging your expertise in electrical systems and SCADA integration for exciting renewable energy infrastructure. You'll thrive here if you have a strong grasp of testing, fault-finding, and documentation within HV environments, and you're encouraged to apply to contribute to impactful projects with competitive compensation.

Quick Overview

Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Temporary/Casual
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

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.


Skills

SCADA

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