Lead Commissioning Engineer

General Description

A market-leading renewable energy provider is seeking a Lead Electrical Commissioning Engineer to join a major BESS project. This role will take ownership of on-site electrical commissioning activities, overseeing subcontractors responsible for unit commissioning and grid connection, ensuring all works are delivered safely and to the highest standard.

Skills, Experience, Qualifications, If you have the right match for this opportunity, then make sure to apply today.

Responsibilities

• Act as the electrical safety lead on site, ensuring full compliance with HSE requirements and permit-to-work systems
• Manage electrical contractors through installation, testing, commissioning, start-up, and handover
• Verify HV and LV systems against drawings, specifications, and relevant regulatory standards
• Coordinate system walkdowns, inspections, and functional testing
• Support integration of electrical systems into the wider commissioning programme
• Oversee certification and handover using a completions management system (e.g. Wood GoC)

Requirements

• Proven experience in a Lead Electrical Commissioning role
• Strong knowledge of HV/LV and industrial electrical systems

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• Familiarity with commissioning handover processes (ITRs, PWLs)
• Recognised electrical apprenticeship
• HNC/HND (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering
• Comfortable working on site in a fast-paced commissioning environment

If this role is of interest, please email your updated CV to , and I’ll be in touch to discuss further.