Construction Phase

• Provide specialist HV engineering support to the Project Director, Construction Managers and project team throughout construction, commissioning and energisation activities.
• Ensure that an effective design review and technical assurance process is implemented and executed by the project management team, typically via the Owner’s Engineer service.
• Provide oversight of: Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs), supplier audits and manufacturing inspections for critical equipment packages ensuring compliance with the company standards.
• Establish inspection and test requirements for key HV construction activities and verify that appropriate quality assurance and quality control processes are implemented by contractors. Supporting the project team on electrical non-conformances and quality observations.
• Support project teams in the management and close-out of electrical non-conformances and quality observations.
• Participate in readiness reviews, hold-point inspections and witness activities associated with critical electrical infrastructure.
• Working with the Owners Engineer and project management team to support the development and review of commissioning strategies, energisation plans, outage plans and operational readiness activities.
• Support the investigation and resolution of commissioning issues, protection system defects and post-energisation performance concerns.
• Support Asset Mgmt. function alongside the HSE lead to develop and ensure appropriate implement of HV Rules and electrical safety management systems.
• Ensure that all required quality records, commissioning documentation, test certificates, as-built drawings, OEM documentation, warranties and maintenance information related to the HV systems are complete, accurate and available prior to handover.

Asset Management and Operations

• Provide specialist engineering support to asset operations.
• Support the investigation of equipment failures, protection system events, operational incidents and contractor warranty claims.
• Support asset integrity assessments and condition monitoring activities for substations, protection systems and associated electrical infrastructure.
• Identify lessons learned from operational performance and feed improvements into future project standards, specifications and procurement strategies.

Key Requirements

• 5+ years experience in large-scale energy infrastructure development and construction, with demonstrable experience delivering transmission infrastructure, solar PV and/or BESS projects in the UK.
• Demonstrable experience supporting the design, construction, commissioning or operation of transmission-connected substations up to 132kV or above, including protection systems, energisation activities and interface management with network operators.
• Considerable experience in FATs, installation and commissioning of HV equipment.
• Familiarity of HV Rules.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams with both internal and contract resource including reviewing and managing Owners Engineer deliverables.
• Comfortable working in lean and growing organisation with scope to shape structure and way of working.
• Ability to communicate clearly and influence.

Key Personal Characteristics

• Attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Fast learner

How to Apply:

To apply for this role, click ‘apply now’ or fill out your details below. For more information on this role, contact San Nouri at s.nouri@mintselection.com

Equal Opportunities Statement:

Mint Selection is committed to inclusive hiring and equal opportunities. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are focused on building diverse teams that reflect the global energy transition.