400kV Lead Commissioning Engineer - SSEN Transmission 400kV GIS Substation - Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom - £Excellent Day Rate - 18 Month Contract + Extensions - February Start Date - Monday to Friday (10 Hour Days) + Potential Weekend Work - Outside IR35
Our client are delivering a major extension to an existing 400kV GIS substation in Aberdeenshire, working closely with SSEN Transmission to expand the site’s capability and enhance grid resilience across the north of Scotland.
Project Scope:
* Extension of the current switchboard arrangement by 3 additional bays - 2 bays on the main and reserve bar 1 & 1 bay on the main and reserve bar 2
* All 3 bays to be fully populated with control and protection equipment
* Busbar protection (GE) extended across all new bays
* SCS/RTSD utilising IEC 61850 communication standard
* Initial pre-commissioning to be carried out islanded from the live switchboard, with busbar outages planned in 2027 for final integration and protection comparison shots
Responsibilities:
* Lead all 400kV commissioning and testing works on site
* Manage the interface between site teams, protection engineers, and client representatives
* Oversee the safe delivery of pre-commissioning and integration stages
* Ensure all works comply with SSEN and the client's commissioning procedures
* Review and sign-off commissioning documentation, test sheets, and reports
* Support planning for final busbar protection integration in 2027
Requirements
* Proven experience as a Lead Commissioning Engineer on 400kV substations
* SSEN authorisation (or previous authorisation preferred)
* Strong understanding of busbar protection and IEC 61850 systems
* Excellent leadership and communication skills
* Ability to manage multiple commissioning phases over a long-term project
* Right to work as a contractor in the UK
Interested? Please apply or get in touch using the contact information below to learn more!
Cian McLoughlin
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Hunter Philips Executive Search
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