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Job Ref: HP-2917Eccles, United KingdomCompetitivePower GridsContract400kV Commissioning Engineer - Scottish Borders, Scotland - £Excellent Day Rate - 6 Month Rolling Contract - Outside IR35 - July Start - Monday to Friday (10 hour days) + Potential Weekend WorkI’m currently supporting a major UK Power T&D contractor, delivering a critical 400kV substation reinforcement project in the Scottish Borders region.This is a key infrastructure scheme supporting the ongoing reinforcement of the UK’s high-voltage transmission network and enabling increased renewable energy capacity across the system.Key Details:Location: Scottish Borders, Scotland, UKStart Date: Earliest beginning of July, latest end of JulyContract Duration: 6 months rolling contractHours: Monday to Friday (10-hour days), with potential weekend work depending on programme requirementsRequirements: 275kV / 400kV substation commissioning experience (Valid SPEN authorisations are not required)Additional: Outside IR35Responsibilities:Carrying out commissioning activities on 275kV / 400kV substation plant and associated HV equipmentExecuting switching programmes, functional testing, and commissioning procedures in line with project requirementsTesting and commissioning of primary and secondary systems including Circuit breakers, Isolators & disconnectors, Current & voltage transformers (CTs / VTs) & Protection and control systemsAssisting with pre-commissioning, energisation, and post-energisation activitiesSupporting outage planning and coordination with project stakeholders and system operatorsEnsuring all commissioning documentation, test sheets, and reports are completed accurately and in line with compliance standardsWorking closely with project engineers, design teams, and site management to ensure safe delivery of worksMaintaining strict adherence to HV safety rules, switching procedures, and permit-to-work systemsIdentifying and resolving technical issues during commissioning phases in collaboration with the wider engineering teamRequirements:Proven experience in 275kV / 400kV substation commissioning within UK transmission networksValid SPEN authorisations are NOT requiredStrong background in HV / EHV substation environments (SPEN, SSEN, National Grid or equivalent desirable)Experience with primary plant and/or secondary systems commissioningCompetence in reading and interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and protection/control drawingsSolid understanding of commissioning procedures, safety rules, and switching operations in HV environmentsStrong communication skills and ability to coordinate with multidisciplinary teams on siteInterested? Please apply or get in touch using the contact information below to learn more!Cian McLoughlinRecruitment ConsultantHunter Philips Executive SearchLandline: +44 161 240 3338Mobile: +44 7881 418 441Email: cian.mcloughlin@hunterphilips.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/cian-mcloughlin-628a72258Web: http://hunterphilips.com/Cian McloughlinRecruitment Consultant+44 161 240 3338cian.mcloughlin@hunterphilips.com
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