Commissioning Engineer - Transmission Substation Project
| Posting date: | 09 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £90 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 May 2026 |
| Location: | Beauly, Highlands, IV4 7BE |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Search Consultancy LTD |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | Req/680464_1775721171 |
Summary
Job Title: Commissioning Engineer - Transmission Substation Project
Location: Beauly (IV4 7BG), Scotland
Sector: Power Transmission / T&D
Job Type: Contract
Start Date: 13/4/26
Duration: Approx. 7 weeks (350 hours total)
Hours: 10 hours per day / 50 hours per week
Positions Available: 1
The Role:
We are currently seeking an experienced Commissioning Engineer to support works on a major transmission substation project in Beauly.
This role will focus heavily on protection relay testing within 132kV-275kV substations, working within a live HV transmission environment on a critical UK infrastructure scheme.
Key Responsibilities:
- Carry out commissioning and testing of protection and control systems
- Perform protection relay testing on 132kV-275kV substations.
- Ensure all commissioning activities are completed in line with project specifications and standards
- Work closely with site teams, engineers, and supervisors to deliver works safely and efficiently
- Complete commissioning documentation and test records accurately
- Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements
Key Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Commissioning Engineer within transmission substations
- Strong background in protection relay testing (132kV-275kV)
- Experience working on live National Grid / SSEN / transmission environments
- Ability to interpret technical drawings and relay schemes
- Strong understanding of commissioning procedures and safety standards
Certifications & Authorisations:
- SSEN C1 Authorisation (preferred)
- National Grid / SSEN / DNO authorisations
- Substation access certifications (BESC, Persons, etc.)
- Pay: £90/Hour
- Additional Information:
- No travel or per diem included
- Standard compliance checks may apply
- Working with a leading OEM on a high-profile transmission project
Why This Role?
- Opportunity to work on a key transmission project in Scotland
- Exposure to high-voltage infrastructure within a live substation environment
- Strong pipeline of future work with Siemens Energy
If you are a Commissioning Engineer with strong protection relay testing experience and available to start immediately, get in touch to discuss this opportunity further.
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age