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Commissioning Engineer (11-132kV SAP)

Northern Powergrid

The Role

Overview

Lead commissioning of 11-132kV infrastructure projects as Senior Authorised Person

Key Responsibilities

  • outage planning
  • commissioning
  • infrastructure
  • stakeholder liaison
  • project delivery
  • safety compliance

Tasks

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

Requirements

  • nebosh
  • electrical eng
  • senior authorised
  • commissioning
  • project delivery
  • cdm

What You Bring

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. -NEBOSH/IOSH or similar qualification -Extensive experience of delivering projects to time, cost and quality -Ability to undertake plant and equipment commissioning -Ability to plan, control and co-ordinate short to medium term project resources -Operate as a Senior Authorised Person (SAP) from 11kV to 132kV -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. -HNC, HND, degree, or equivalent in Electrical/Electronic Engineering with at least three years of relevant experience -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.

Benefits

Along with a competitive salary of between £53,711 - £73,451 we also offer great benefits such as; -Enrolment into our pension scheme -Considerable earning potential for overtime and standby payments once appropriately authorised. -Payment of professional fees -25 days holiday (rising with service) plus bank holidays -Car allowance / company car scheme -Excellent opportunities for career growth

The Company

About Northern Powergrid

-As a vital utility provider, it operates one of the largest electricity distribution networks in the UK. -Northern Powergrid specializes in the operation, maintenance, and development of electrical infrastructure. -The company also focuses on grid modernization and integrating smart technologies to improve service reliability. -They have led several key projects aimed at reducing energy loss and enhancing sustainability in their grid. -Northern Powergrid's work spans across urban and rural areas, supporting both residential and commercial clients. -The company is continually working to innovate and modernize their services to meet future energy demands.

Sector Specialisms

Electricity Distribution

New Connections

High Voltage Cable

Low Voltage Cable

Extra High Voltage Cable

Priority Services Support

Network Asset Management

Substation Services

Overhead Line Services

Underground Cable Services