Site Electrical Commissioning Engineer (Hands-on LV/MV) - Contract
Location: Cheshire (site-based) - travel/accommodation expenses for your own account
Contract Length: Circa 4 months (likely extension)
Start: ASAP
Hours/Rotation: 10 hours per day - 10/4 rotation (10 on / 4 off) or 5/2 (Mon-Fri)
Rate: £500/all in day - Outside IR35 (Ltd Co or CIS Umbrella)
Eligibility: Full UK working rights required
Overview
We're looking for a hands-on Site Electrical Commissioning Engineer to support the delivery of electrical commissioning activities on a major UK site. This is a self-delivery commissioning environment - meaning you must be comfortable personally carrying out testing and commissioning of electrical assets with minimal supervision/support.
If you've got strong on-site commissioning experience across LV and MV systems, thrive in fast-paced construction/industrial environments, and can work with minimal supervision, this is a great opportunity to step into a key delivery role.
What you'll be doing
Lead and execute on-site electrical commissioning activities and reporting
Carry out inspections, test/verification and functional performance testing
Work closely with Project Managers, Engineers, HSE and other site stakeholders to plan and deliver commissioning safely and efficiently
Review design documents/drawings for compliance with specs, standards and codes
Identify, troubleshoot and resolve commissioning issues/defects; manage close-out
Maintain and update commissioning documentation including punch lists
Coordinate with site interfaces including Siemens, LOTO and admin functions
Support safe systems of work, including HSE compliance and permit/LOTO processes
Essential experience (must-have)
Proven site-based commissioning experience in electrical systems
Hands-on commissioning/testing of electrical assets including:
LV & MV switchgear
Generator Circuit Breaker (GCB)
CT & VT testing
Transformer testing
Ability to work independently and deliver commissioning without reliance on supervision/support
Strong understanding of relevant standards, codes and safe working practices
Clear documentation and communication skills (reports, test evidence, punch lists)
Desirable
Familiarity with Siemens systems/interfaces
Experience with structured commissioning plans/procedures and close-out processes
Safety certification (e.g., NEBOSH/IOSH/OSHA-equivalent) and strong HSE mindset
Degree/HND/HNC in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy