Actemium UK
HV Commissioning Engineer
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HV Commissioning Engineer
HV Commissioning Engineer – Birmingham (Site-based) – Full-time
đź“Ť Location
West Midlands (Site-based)
đź’Ľ Type
Full-time
đź’° Remuneration
Competitive salary + Health Shield + Pension + Benefits
Why join Actemium Birmingham?
Looking to work on high-impact HV projects across industrial and infrastructure environments?
At Actemium Birmingham (part of VINCI Energies), we deliver specialist engineering solutions across a diverse range of sectors. As part of a global group with a strong UK presence, we offer long-term stability, career development, and access to varied and technically challenging projects.
We’re expanding and are seeking an HV Commissioning Engineer to play a key role in delivering testing, commissioning, and technical support across HV/LV systems.
What you’ll be doing
This is a hands-on, site-based role working across multiple HV projects, supporting commissioning, testing, and fault investigation activities.
You’ll be responsible for:
- Testing and commissioning HV and LV systems and substation equipment
- Commissioning protection relays and schemes, including:
- Overcurrent
- Earth Fault
- Differential (e.g., G99)
- Transformer protection
- Carrying out fault finding and investigation across a range of HV/LV assets
- Supporting switching operations (11kV / 33kV) where authorised
- Testing equipment, including:
- Transformers (power and distribution)
- CTs / VTs
- Circuit breakers (oil, gas, vacuum, air)
- RMUs, cables, busbars, battery tripping systems
- Interpreting schematics and wiring diagrams
- Producing test procedures, commissioning reports, and documentation
- Supporting engineering teams across regional projects
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What we’re looking for
We’re seeking a practical, technically strong commissioning engineer with HV experience and a proactive, on-site mindset.
Essential:
âś” Experience in HV testing, commissioning, or protection systems âś” Strong understanding of power systems and substation equipment âś” Ability to work independently and as part of project teams âś” Experience interpreting technical drawings and schematics
Desirable:
🔹 Experience with or working towards SAP (Senior Authorised Person) status 🔹 Experience with 11kV / 33kV switching operations 🔹 Knowledge of protection settings, grading studies, and relay testing 🔹 Previous experience across industrial, utilities, or infrastructure projects
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Qualifications:
đź“ť Essential: BTEC Level 3 in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
đź“ť Desirable: HNC in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) AP15 / SAP authorisation (or equivalent)
What you’ll get in return
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Structured development pathway, including:
- SAP authorisation
- Switching training
- Ongoing technical training
- Opportunity to work on diverse HV projects across multiple sectors
- Progression into Senior / Lead Engineering roles
- Supportive team environment within a global organisation (VINCI Energies)
- Health Shield, pension, and wider benefits
About Us
Actemium Birmingham, part of VINCI Energies UK & ROI, delivers specialist engineering services across industrial and infrastructure sectors. We combine local expertise with the resources of a global group to deliver safe, reliable, and sustainable solutions.
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