Astute's EPC Power team is partnering with a leading EPC Contractor within the UK Power Industry to recruit an Electrical Commissioning Engineer on a 6 month contract basis for its Waste to Energy project based in Chester, Cheshire
The Electrical Commissioning Engineer role comes with a day rate of £450.00 to £500.00 per day.
Key skills and responsibilities:
Work closely with the Electrical Lead Commissioning Engineer and the Commissioning team to successfully commission the electrical scope of works to completion.
Hands-on commissioning of electrical components and systems such as, transformers, medium/low voltage switchgears LV/HV/MV, DC systems, rectifiers, inverters, motorized valves, instruments etc. Fully competent at using Primary & Secondary Injection test set equipment.
Carrying out testing on electrical systems and equipment, as well as system optimization and troubleshooting and filling-in the respective commissioning documentation and protocols
Cooperation with internal team members, guidance and coordination of external partners and sub-contractors, interacting with customers.
Work closely with LV/MV/HV electrical engineers, electrical supervisors, technicians, etc. Participate in the Plan of the Day meeting daily providing resourceful inputs on the work progress.
Ensure all the activities conducted on site follow the correct process in accordance with project requirements and in strict compliance with all EHS requirements.
Coordination of all necessary activities with all involved parties, such as commissioning team, erection team and sub-contractors
Participation in the walk-downs for Turnover from construction to commissioning, identifying open items that prevent system start-up.
Preparation and update of the commissioning procedures to be conducted on site.
Report to the Deputy Commissioning Manager and the Commissioning Manager
Provide theoretical and practical training to customer personnel.
At least 7 years working experience in power stations Electrical (MV/LV and I&C) Commissioning activities with demonstrable experience in a leading role in projects of similar relevance.
BEng /HND in Electrical engineering desirable
Strong team spirit, working with an international team and other cultures.
Excellent communication skills
Ideally have Waste to Energy project experience, however, renewable energy, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, and sub-station experience would be fine.
Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Electrical Commissioning Engineer role
Chester, Cheshire
£500.00 to £550.00 per day - Outside IR35
Duration - 6 months
October 2025
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