Commissioning Engineer

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced HV Commissioning Engineer to join a major transmission infrastructure programme, initially supporting SSEN projects before moving onto SPEN frameworks. 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 opportunity to secure a long-term contract on critical UK transmission projects with a strong pipeline of future work. Interested? Contact Alex at JAM Recruitment for a confidential discussion