Electrical Commissioning Technician – Utility Scale & C&I BESS, EV Charging & PV projects - UK Wide - £Excellent Day Rate - 6 Month Contract + Extensions - ASAP Start Date - Monday to Friday - Outside IR35
We’re seeking skilled freelancers for long-term contracts delivering commissioning & troubleshooting on utility-scale and commercial & industrial (C&I) renewable energy projects across the UK — including BESS, EV charging infrastructure, and solar farms.
Responsibilities:
Commissioning of LV and HV systems across BESS and PV installations
Functional testing of PCS/inverters, BMS, and SCADA integration
Hands-on AC/DC wiring checks, cable terminations, and fault-finding
Support FAT/SAT procedures and assist with G99/G100 testing
Coordination with OEM engineers and on-site EPCs
Travel to various UK project sites (expenses covered where applicable)
Requirements:
Proven commissioning experience on BESS and/or PV systems
Qualified electrician / electrical background
Competent with inverter systems, DC string wiring, and site energisation
18th Edition (or equivalent), ECS/CSCS required
Experience with OEMs like Fluence, Tesla, Sungrow, SMA is a bonus
Willingness to travel and stay away on a rota basis
Interested? Please apply or get in touch using the contact information below to learn more!
Cian McLoughlin
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Hunter Philips Executive Search
Landline: +44 161 240 3338
Mobile: +44 7881 418 441
Email: cian.mcloughlin@hunterphilips.com
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Web: http://hunterphilips.com/