Lead Commissioning Engineer

Job description

A market-leading renewable energy provider is seeking a Lead Electrical Commissioning Engineer to join a major BESS project. This role will take ownership of on-site electrical commissioning activities, overseeing subcontractors responsible for unit commissioning and grid connection, ensuring all works are delivered safely and to the highest standard.

Responsibilities

• Act as the electrical safety lead on site, ensuring full compliance with HSE requirements and permit-to-work systems
• Manage electrical contractors through installation, testing, commissioning, start-up, and handover
• Verify HV and LV systems against drawings, specifications, and relevant regulatory standards
• Coordinate system walkdowns, inspections, and functional testing
• Support integration of electrical systems into the wider commissioning programme
• Oversee certification and handover using a completions management system (e.g. Wood GoC)

Requirements

• Proven experience in a Lead Electrical Commissioning role
• Strong knowledge of HV/LV and industrial electrical systems
• Familiarity with commissioning handover processes (ITRs, PWLs)
• Recognised electrical apprenticeship
• HNC/HND (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering
• Comfortable working on site in a fast-paced commissioning environment

If this role is of interest, please email your updated CV to H.Sanger@mintselection.com, and I’ll be in touch to discuss further.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

South East

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

02-02-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English