Commissioning Manager

Commissioning Manager - Power T&D (Substations) 400Kv Location: Flexible with UK travel | Substation projects across the UK Shape the Future of Energy Infrastructure SEARCH are recruiting a Commissioning Manager to play a key role in delivering National Grid substation projects across the UK. Demand for clean, secure energy is rising, to meet this demand there is a significant industry investment. You'll work on multi-million pound projects ranging from substation extensions to new-build substations, supporting the delivery of critical infrastructure that powers homes, communities, and industries to help revolutionise and decarbonise the future of energy. The Commissioning Team is UK based, with regular travel to project sites nationwide. Why Join? Deliver high-profile National Grid infrastructure Flexible working with project-based travel Be the technical authority in substation commissioning Play a pivotal role in tenders and project execution Mentor the next generation of Commissioning Engineers What You'll Be Doing You'll lead all aspects of commissioning delivery across the lifecycle of our substation projects, from tendering and technical support to on-site execution and handover. Your Key Responsibilities: Technical Leadership & Delivery * Act as the go-to technical expert on substation commissioning, supporting tendering, design, operations, and delivery teams * Oversee commissioning strategies from early contractor involvement through to final handover * Provide technical guidance across HV/LV equipment testing and National Grid commissioning standards * Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and procedural standards across all commissioning activity * Provide on-site project support for commissioning issues, and availability to assist with commissioning when required. Tendering & Planning * Lead commissioning input during tender stages, including cost build-up, resource planning, and programme inputs * Develop outline and detailed commissioning programmes and cost forecasts * Attend project handovers, ensuring smooth transition from design to delivery Team Leadership & Resource Management * Manage and mentor a growing commissioning team (engineers, technicians, and sub-contractors) * Forecast and allocate resources across multiple projects. * Confirm competence and authorisations of all commissioning resources Monitoring & Improvement * Monitor progress, spend, and performance against plan * Attend commissioning panels, site progress meetings, and provide regular updates to Project Managers * Continuously improve testing and commissioning productivity, innovation, and delivery outcomes What We're Looking For Essential * Extensive substation commissioning experience within the National Grid environment * Previous Commissioning Authorisations and strong familiarity with BP141/BP106/TP141 * In-depth knowledge of National Grid commissioning procedures and HV equipment testing * HNC (or higher) in Electrical Engineering or similar discipline * Proven ability to manage remote technical teams and commissioning subcontractors * Solid understanding of industry documentation and commissioning QA/QC processes ✨ Desirable * Experience delivering large-scale infrastructure projects * Degree-qualified in a technical discipline * Familiarity with digital commissioning tools and reporting platforms * Chartered Engineer Status 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