Commissioning Engineer
• Location: East of England (with travel to sites across the region)
• Salary: £60,000 to £85,000 + package (depending on experience)
• Permanent
Turner Lovell are supporting a leading infrastructure services organisation with the recruitment of Commissioning Engineers to support the delivery of high voltage distribution projects across the East of England.
The organisation is a major Independent Connection Provider (ICP), delivering essential infrastructure across the UK. They specialise in the installation, maintenance, and connection of electrical distribution networks, supporting reliable and efficient energy systems for customers. You will be part of a specialist substation build team working across 11kV, 33kV, and 132kV networks.
We are seeking experienced Commissioning Engineers to play a key role in testing and commissioning high voltage plant and apparatus onto live distribution networks. This position will suit individuals who are technically strong, proactive, and confident working across multiple stakeholders within a project environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Test and commission high voltage plant and apparatus, integrating with existing protection schemes
* Produce and implement commissioning plans in line with project requirements
* Provide technical support across projects, resolving design and site-based issues
* Attend client meetings and collaborate with project teams to ensure successful delivery
* Ensure all work is carried out in compliance with current legislation and safety standards
* Review and amend technical drawings where required
* Support and mentor junior team members, promoting technical development and best practice
Requirements
* Proven experience in testing and commissioning on high voltage distribution networks (132kV)
* Experience delivering substation projects for an ICP
* Strong understanding of engineering standards, procedures, and legislation
* Knowledge of current Health, Safety, and Environmental regulations
* Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive, methodical approach
* Ability to communicate effectively with clients, designers, and project teams
* Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
* Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel
This opportunity would suit candidates from power distribution, utilities, or infrastructure environments looking to take on a key role within a growing project delivery team. Experience working on UK distribution networks (132kV) would be highly advantageous.
If you are looking to join a forward-thinking organisation delivering critical infrastructure projects and want to play a key role in commissioning and energising electrical networks, please apply to Turner Lovell for further information or contact Hope Brown on 020 3885 9505/ hope.brown@turnerlovell.com