Job Details

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 andamp; 5 hour days on Fridays) + potential weekend work
• Rate: -700850per day Outside IR35 DOE - All in

Responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver the commissioning of HV substations and associated systems across SSEN projects initially, andamp; 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 andamp; 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.