Commissioning Manager

Job Description

Commissioning Manager - Location: Hinkley Point C (HPC). The Commissioning Manager at HPC leads, plans, manages, and executes commissioning activities for high voltage electrical transmission and substation projects. This role ensures that all electrical systems, protection and control schemes, SCADA systems, and associated equipment are commissioned safely, efficiently, and in compliance with project specifications, client requirements, industry standards, and regulatory obligations.

The Commissioning Manager provides technical leadership throughout the commissioning lifecycle, from design review and commissioning planning through energization, testing, and project handover. This is a great opportunity to work on a complex scope at Hinkley Point C Construction Project.

What will you do?

• Develop and implement commissioning strategies, procedures, schedules, and execution plans.
• Lead commissioning activities for transmission systems and substations ranging from distribution voltages up to EHV/UHV installations.
• Manage pre commissioning, cold commissioning, hot commissioning, energization, and system integration activities.
• Coordinate commissioning interfaces between engineering, construction, operations, and client teams.
• Ensure all commissioning works are completed in accordance with project schedules and contractual requirements.

Experience Required

• Commissioning leadership or management role experience.
• Proven experience delivering HV, EHV, or UHV transmission and substation projects.
• Experience in electrical transmission and substation projects.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent engineering discipline.
• Chartered Engineer status (CEng) or equivalent preferred.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday entitlement + Statutory and public holidays + Additional 3 days holiday available on purchase scheme.
• Car allowance.
• Employee Assistance Programs and Career Progression support.
• Life Insurance.
• Industry leading contributory pension scheme matching up to 10%.
• Hybrid working model available for office and site based employees.

Diversity & Inclusion

We encourage applications from people of all races, ages, genders, religions, sexual orientations and more. We believe that world class talent comes from diverse backgrounds and perspectives. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to gender, age, ethnicity, national origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.