PE Global is recruiting a Commissioning Engineer for our renewable energy client based in the UK. The role is fully remote within the UK. This role is outside IR35.
Responsibilities:
Offshore wind farm Project - Commissioning Manager
• Manage the commissioning for projects within the Transmission Substation and Wind Farm substation industries.
• Prepare the project commissioning documentation including schedule, inspection and test plan, test procedure, etc.
• Act as the single point of contact with the Project Commissioning team to coordinate commissioning activities and requirements with clients and third parties.
• Oversee and support pre-commissioning and commissioning activities for the substation projects.
• Ensure the project adheres to EHS and Quality Policies and meets project specifications.
• Provide regular reports to the Project Manager and Project Director and to Customer to demonstrate performance against Safety, Quality, Time and Cost criteria.
Extra information:
Duration and Terms: initial 6–12-months contract (potential extend until October 2028 and further).
Forecast: Q3-Q4 2027 potential international short trip to EU and Q3 2007-Q3 2008 mobilised to UK site (Lead/Oversee and support pre-commissioning and commissioning activities for the substation)
Working from home (with potential monthly office meeting at central Birmingham or site visit or EU Hub short visit)
To be assigned to 1x Project as a “project commissioning manager” potentially wind farm project and potential to be assigned to others project to support the preparation technical deliverables, simultaneous.
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in electrical engineering or a related field.
• Knowledge of Electrical Safety standards, policies, procedures, and practices.
• Experience in site commissioning management, including Safe Systems of Work, LV permits, and lock-out tag-out procedures.
• Experience planning and executing site commissioning activities (secondary injection, primary injection, functional testing, etc) for LV and HV equipment for substation from up to 400kV.
• Understanding of offshore wind farm construction and commissioning phases and UK national grid procedures.
• Knowledge of Health, Safety, and Environmental requirements and The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations.
• Experience in developing commissioning programmes and supporting procedures.
• Knowledge of Grid code and OFTO, with proven experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong sense of safety, quality, and responsibility.
• Highly motivated and able to work under pressure.
• Willingness to travel internationally as required.
• Positive attitude and Team player skills
Please note PE Global cannot assist with visa sponsorship. Candidates will need to have the full right to live and work within the UK for at least the next 12 months.