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Commissioning Engineer

JAM Recruitment LtdScotland, UK🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 15 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This long-term contract offers an excellent earning potential and the chance to contribute to significant grid and energy projects in Scotland. You'll thrive here if you are a seasoned HV Commissioning Engineer ready to lead critical substation commissioning activities and ensure safe, efficient project delivery. Apply today to secure this impactful opportunity!

Quick Overview

Work Type
On Site
Schedule
Temporary/Casual
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

? Senior HV Commissioning Engineer - Long-Term Contract Opportunity ?

Looking for your next challenge in the power sector?

We're supporting a major programme of transmission infrastructure works across Scotland and are looking for an experienced HV Commissioning Engineer to play a key role in the delivery of critical substation projects. This is an outstanding opportunity to secure a long-term contract with excellent earning potential and the chance to work on some of the UK's most significant grid and energy projects.

?? Central Belt, Scotland
?? 12-Month Initial Contract + Annual Extensions
?? Immediate / ASAP Start Available
?? £800-£900 per day (Outside IR35, All-In)
? Monday-Friday Working Pattern (10-hour days, early finish Fridays) + potential weekend work



The Opportunity

As a key member of the commissioning team, you'll take ownership of HV and EHV substation commissioning activities, ensuring critical infrastructure is tested, energised, and handed over safely and efficiently.



Key Responsibilities

? Lead and deliver commissioning activities on HV/EHV substations and associated systems across major transmission projects.

? Develop and implement commissioning plans, procedures, switching schedules, and test documentation.

? Perform functional testing, fault-finding, and verification of protection, control, and SCADA systems.

? Work closely with project, design, and construction teams to ensure successful project delivery and programme milestones are achieved.

? Produce commissioning reports, test records, and final handover documentation.

? Support energisation activities and ensure systems are brought online safely, compliantly, and on schedule.



What We're Looking For

? Proven experience commissioning HV/EHV substations.

? Strong technical knowledge of protection relays, control systems, SCADA, and substation automation.

? Experience working under UK DNO, TO, or TSO safety rules.

? Ability to manage multiple commissioning packages and work autonomously on site.

? Strong communication skills with a proven ability to engage with stakeholders at all project levels.



Why Apply?

?? Long-term project pipeline with annual extension potential.

?? Excellent day rates and Outside IR35 engagement.

?? Opportunity to work on nationally significant transmission and renewable energy infrastructure projects.

?? Immediate start available for the right candidate.

If you're an experienced HV Commissioning Engineer ready for your next contract, get in touch with Alex at JAM today to discuss the opportunity further.


Skills

SCADA

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