Job Description
JOB TITLE: Commissioning Technician
Location: UK-wide (with travel to client sites)
Salary: £40,000 - £60,000 + Van & Expenses
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Sector: Power & Energy - HV / Electrical Engineering
About the Company
Our client is a specialist high-voltage engineering company supporting the power, renewables and utilities sectors. With a strong reputation for safety, quality and technical excellence, they provide design, construction, commissioning and maintenance services across the UK. Their team delivers end-to-end HV and LV solutions to clients in transmission, distribution and private networks, supporting the drive towards a more sustainable and resilient energy infrastructure.
The company is winning work nationally with projects across England and Scotland and numerous multi-billion pound companies bringing further requirements.
There's no better time to join this company.
About the Role
As a Commissioning Technician you will play a key role in testing, commissioning and energising high-voltage equipment across substations, renewable projects and industrial installations.
You will work on HV and LV systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards and client specifications. This is a hands-on role that requires technical skill, attention to detail and the ability to work safely on live systems.
This company truly values internal progression, learning and training meaning you will be in rewarded with a long term career by owners who have been hands on EC&I Engineers from apprenticeships up.
The key requirements for this Commissioning Technician role are:
- Carry out commissioning and testing of HV/LV equipment, including switchgear, transformers, protection relays and associated systems
- Perform secondary injection, primary injection and functional testing in line with project requirements
- Support the energisation of new and existing high-voltage systems, ensuring safety and compliance at all times
- Produce test documentation, commissioning reports and client handover records
- Work collaboratively with engineers, project managers and site teams to deliver successful project outcomes
- Ensure all activities are carried out in line with health, safety and environmental standards
Experience required for this Commissioning Technician role are:
- Proven experience commissioning HV and LV electrical systems
- Knowledge of protection schemes, relays and HV equipment testing
- Strong understanding of electrical safety rules and switching procedures
- Ability to interpret electrical drawings, schematics and technical documents
- Experience within substations, utilities or renewable energy projects
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationwide
Desirable knowledge, skills and experience for this Commissioning Technician role are:
- HV Authorisation or Senior Authorised Person (SAP) status
- Experience with transmission and distribution networks
- Background working on renewable projects (solar, wind, BESS)
- Electrical qualifications (ONC/HNC/Degree) in Electrical or Power Engineering
Package and Benefits of the Commissioning Technician role:
- Salary £40,000 - £60,000 depending on experience
- Overtime and allowances for site work and travel
- Company pension scheme
- 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
- Training and development opportunities, including support towards authorisations
- Career progression in a growing high-voltage engineering business
- Supportive and safety-focused working environment