Commissioning Engineer
Jobleads-UK • Manchester, England • Posted June 22, 2026
Position Overview
The Opportunity
Manchester
12-Month Contract + Extensions
£750-£850 per day (Outside IR35, All-In)
Immediate Start Available
Monday-Friday (10-hour days, early finish Fridays) + optional weekend work
Key Responsibilities
- Lead commissioning activities on HV/EHV substations (132kV-400kV)
- Carry out protection, control and SCADA testing
- Develop commissioning procedures and test documentation
- Support energisation, handover and project delivery
- Ensure compliance with SSEN/SPEN safety standards
Requirements
- SSEN or SPEN Authorisation
- SSE Cat 1 & Cat 3 Authorisation
- Proven HV/EHV substation commissioning experience
- Strong knowledge of protection relays, control systems and SCADA
- Experience working under UK DNO/TSO safety rules
This is an excellent op...