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132kV Lead Commissioning Engineer - Data Centre/UKPN 132kV Substation Project
Location:
London, England, UK
Contract Details:
- Start Date: Mid September 2026
- Contract Length: 12-Month Contract
- Working Hours: Monday-Friday (10-hour days)
- Rate: Excellent Day Rate (Outside IR35)
About the Role
We're currently supporting a leading high-voltage engineering contractor in the appointment of an experienced 132kV Lead Commissioning Engineer for a major Data Centre infrastructure project in London. This is an opportunity to lead commissioning activities on a significant HV installation while interfacing with UKPN on the associated 132kV grid connection.
The associated 132kV grid connection will be commissioned by UKPN, so UKPN authorisations are not required for this role.
Key Details:
- Project: Data Centre/UKPN 132kV Substation Project
- Location: London, England, UK
- Start Date: Mid-September 2026
- Contract Length: 12-Month Contract
- Working Hours: Monday-Friday (10-hour days)
- Rate: Excellent Day Rate (Outside IR35)
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Responsibilities:
- Lead all commissioning activities on the client's 132kV/33kV installation
- Manage commissioning programmes, procedures, and ITPs
- Coordinate testing of transformers, switchgear, protection, and control systems
- Witness factory and site testing activities
- Interface with UKPN commissioning teams throughout the grid connection programme
- Ensure commissioning activities are delivered safely, efficiently, and to programme
- Support energisation and final handover
Requirements:
- Lead Commissioning Engineer with proven experience commissioning 132kV substations
- Strong background in HV commissioning of transformers, switchgear, and protection systems
- Experience leading commissioning teams on major infrastructure or utility projects is beneficial
- Excellent stakeholder management and interface coordination skills
- Ability to manage commissioning documentation, testing, and energisation activities
- UKPN authorisations are not required
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If you're an experienced 132kV Lead Commissioning Engineer looking for your next long-term contract, I'd be delighted to discuss the opportunity in confidence. Apply today or contact me directly for further information.
Cian McLoughlin
Principal Recruitment Consultant
Hunter Philips Executive Search
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- Email: cian.mcloughlin@hunterphilips.com
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