Commissioning Engineer

2 weeks ago

Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom Northern Powergrid Full time £53,711 - £73,000 per year

Project Delivery Engineer (SAP), Major Projects

Location: Yorkshire

Directorate: Energy Systems

Job Ref No: R5971

Do you want to power up your career and play a critical role in the energy transition?

We're looking experienced
Commissioning Engineers
to join our
Major Projects Team
at
Northern Powergrid
, where you'll lead on the safe, efficient delivery and commissioning of major infrastructure projects—from 11kV to 132kV.

If you're experienced in the commissioning of
cables, overhead lines, switchgear and transformers
as a
UK-based Senior Authorised Person (SAP)
, then we'd love to hear from you.

You'll take a lead role in delivering high-voltage projects to time, cost, and quality standards while working closely with Protection Engineers, Project Managers, Wayleave Officers, and specialist contractors. Your expertise will be vital in planning and executing network outages, managing emergency plans, and commissioning assets that are crucial to powering 3.9 million homes and businesses.

Ready to power up your career? Let's talk.

Along with a competitive salary of between
£53,711 - £73,451
we also offer great benefits such as;

  • Enrolment into our pension scheme
  • 25 days holiday (rising with service) plus bank holidays
  • Car allowance / company car scheme
  • Excellent opportunities for career growth
  • Considerable earning potential for overtime and standby payments once appropriately authorised.
  • Payment of professional fees

We are excited to hear from candidates with a passion for our company, the energy industry and a desire to succeed.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the delivery and commissioning of construction projects across HV and EHV networks
  • Operate as a Senior Authorised Person (SAP) from 11kV to 132kV
  • Take ownership of operational outage planning and execution
  • Manage the commissioning of critical infrastructure including cables, overhead lines, switchgear and transformers
  • Support new demand and generation connection projects
  • Ensure projects are delivered safely and in line with CDM and Distribution Safety Rules
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver successful project outcomes
  • Participate in an operational standby rota (once authorised)

Key Competencies

  • Operational experience and authorisations, including the ability to become Senior Authorised to 132kV
  • Detailed knowledge of safety procedures, specifically CDM regulations, and the Distribution Safety Rules.
  • Ability to undertake plant and equipment commissioning
  • Extensive experience of delivering projects to time, cost and quality
  • Ability to plan, control and co-ordinate short to medium term project resources

Qualifications & Attributes

  • HNC, HND, degree, or equivalent in Electrical/Electronic Engineering with at least three years of relevant experience
  • Hold existing HV or EHV Senior Authorised Person status operating on a UK based distribution or transmission network, or UK based privately operated electricity network.
  • NEBOSH/IOSH or similar qualification

Visit to find out more about this and other career opportunities.

We are currently recruiting for this vacancy across Yorkshire, and you may be based at locations including York, Sheffield, Castleford, Brigg and Hull. However, we are always on the hunt for new talent and welcome a chat if you have an interest in joining Northern Powergrid.

Applicants are considered However, their suitability for the post irrespective of sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender re-assignment, race, age or disability, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

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