Lead Electrical Commissioning Engineer

Position: Lead Electrical Commissioning Engineer (Contract)
Astute's Power Team is partnering with a Leading EPCM Contractor within the Energy Sector. We are currently recruiting for a Lead Electrical Commissioning Engineer to join their Waste to Energy project based near Glasgow.

The Lead Electrical Commissioning Engineer position comes with a day rate from £550.00 to £650.00 per day outside of IR35.

Role responsibilities and key skills for the role:

Lead and coordinate all electrical commissioning activities across the project, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant execution.

Develop and implement commissioning plans, procedures, and schedules in alignment with the overall project commissioning strategy.

Supervise and oversee electrical pre-commissioning and commissioning works, including LV/MV/HV systems, MCCs, switch gear, transformers, UPS, and control systems.

Manage and coordinate interfaces between electrical systems and other process areas, including boiler, steam turbine, flue gas treatment (FGT), crane systems, and DNO connection.

Collaborate with the respective mechanical, process, and control leads to ensure integrated and sequential commissioning of all systems.

Ensure all commissioning documentation, ITPs, FAT/SAT reports, and test packs are properly prepared, executed, and signed off.

Lead troubleshooting, defect resolution, and energization activities for electrical systems and assist in plant handover to operations.

Review vendor and subcontractor commissioning documentation and ensure compliance with project and regulatory standards.
Support safety reviews, LOTO procedures, and energization permits in coordination with HSE and operations teams.
Provide regular progress reports and interface updates to the Commissioning Manager and Project Management Team.

Degree or HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.

Proven track record in electrical commissioning on large-scale EPC or EPCM energy or process projects (preferably Waste-to-Energy, CCGT, or Biomass).

Strong understanding of high-voltage systems, protection relays, and control systems integration.

Experience working with multi-discipline teams and managing contractor and vendor interfaces.

Familiarity with DNO interface and grid energization requirements.

Excellent knowledge of commissioning procedures, testing methodologies, and electrical safety standards.

Strong leadership, communication, and coordination skills.
Location, day rate and timeframe of the Lead Electrical Commissioning Engineer position:

Glasgow, UK
£550.00 to £650.00 per day outside IR35
Immediate start date
12 months

INDPOW

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