HV Commissioning Manager

About the Position

HV Commissioning Manager

Location: UK Wide

We're supporting a growing power infrastructure contractor that's looking to bring in an experienced Commissioning Manager to lead commissioning activities across a range of HV projects throughout the UK.

The business delivers major power infrastructure schemes for data centres, renewable energy developments, industrial clients, and network operators, with projects ranging from 11kV through to 400kV.

This is a senior role for someone who knows commissioning inside out, can lead a team, and is comfortable taking ownership of projects through testing, energisation, and final handover.

Responsibilities

• Managing commissioning programmes from planning through to energisation and handover.
• Leading and developing a team of Commissioning Engineers.
• Acting as the technical lead for all commissioning-related matters.
• Reviewing and approving commissioning plans, procedures, and documentation.
• Supporting FAT and SAT activities.
• Working closely with design, delivery, and construction teams to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Managing client relationships and attending technical and progress meetings.
• Resolving technical issues during commissioning and testing.
• Ensuring all activities are carried out safely and in line with industry standards and company procedures.
• Providing technical support for bids and tender submissions when required.

Requirements

• Experience commissioning HV substations and electrical infrastructure projects in the UK.
• A background working for a DNO, ICP, OEM, EPC contractor, or transmission business.
• Previous experience as a Senior Authorised Person and/or Commissioning Engineer.
• Good working knowledge of substations, transformers, switchgear, protection systems, and HV cable networks.
• A solid understanding of UK safety rules and industry standards.
• Experience managing engineers, subcontractors, and specialist testing teams.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with clients and project stakeholders.
• HNC, HND, or Degree level qualification in Engineering or a related discipline.
• Full UK driving licence.

Nice to Have

• Experience working on transmission projects up to 400kV.
• National Grid, DNO, or major utility project experience.
• Knowledge of G81, NERS, and network operator requirements.
• Previous responsibility for developing commissioning procedures, standards, or governance frameworks.

We Offer

• Competitive salary of 90,000 GBP per year.
• Opportunity to join a business that's growing quickly in the power sector.
• A mix of technical involvement, leadership responsibility, and client-facing work.

About the Company

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining, and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.