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
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/cian-mcloughlin-628a72258
Web: http://hunterphilips.com/