Key Details:
* Location: Aberdeenshire (Hybrid between site commissioning & remote design verification/review/commissioning paperwork)
* Contract Duration: 12 months + yearly extensions
* Start Date: ASAP/Immediately
* Working Pattern: Monday to Friday (10 hour days & 5 hour days on Fridays) + potential weekend work
* Rate: £800-900 per day Outside IR35
Responsibilities:
* Lead and deliver the commissioning of HV substations and associated systems across SSEN projects initially, & SPEN projects longer term.
* Develop and implement commissioning plans, procedures, and test documentation.
* Perform functional testing, fault-finding, and verification of protection and control systems.
* Ensure all works comply with SSEN & SPEN safety rules and standards.
* Liaise with project management, design, and construction teams to ensure seamless project delivery.
* Produce detailed commissioning reports, test results, and completion documentation.
* Support project handover and ensure all systems are energised safely and on schedule.
Requirements
* Valid SSEN or SPEN authorisation
* Proven track record commissioning HV / EHV substations (typically 132kV–400kV).
* Strong understanding of protection relays, SCADA systems, and control panels.
* Demonstrated experience working under UK DNO / TSO safety rules.
* Ability to work independently and manage multiple commissioning packages concurrently.
* Excellent communication and documentation skills.
* Right to work in the UK and flexibility to travel between sites as required.