Senior Commissioning Engineer

Job description

Job Title: 400kV Commissioning Engineer

Location: Scotland

Sector: Power Transmission / T&D

Job Type: Temporary (Contract – LTD)

Start Date: ASAP

End Date: July 2026

Hours: 10-hour days (11 Days On / 3 Days Off)

Pay Rate: £100 per hour (£1,000 per day)

Reason for Vacancy: Project delivery requirements on major transmission scheme

The Role:

We are currently recruiting an experienced 400kV Commissioning Engineer to support works on a major transmission project at Beauly Substation.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on a high-profile 400kV site within a live substation environment, contributing to critical UK grid infrastructure through to mid-2026.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading and carrying out commissioning of primary and secondary plant at 400kV
• Functional testing of protection and control schemes
• Reviewing, completing and signing off commissioning documentation
• Ensuring compliance with National Grid standards and site safety rules
• Coordinating with SAPs, Project Engineers and client representatives
• Supporting energisation and fault-finding activities
• Working safely within a live transmission environment

Essential Requirements:

• Extensive experience commissioning at 400kV level
• Strong background within UK transmission projects
• Solid understanding of UK T&D commissioning procedures
• Proven experience working in live substations

What’s on Offer:

• Immediate start available
• Long-term contract through to July 2026
• £1,000 per day rate (LTD)
• Structured 11 on / 3 off rotation
• Opportunity to work on a major UK transmission project

If you are a 400kV Commissioning Engineer with SSEN CAT3 and available to start immediately, please apply with your CV or contact directly for further details.

Phone: 07385468413

Email: jack.bennett@search.co.uk

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Beauly

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

07-03-2026

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