Reports to: Commissioning Manager

Location: UK, remote working with regular site visits as required

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 per annum + car allowance (£650 per month) + bonus (up to 50% of salary paid annually) + benefits

The Company:

Ethical Power is one of Britain’s most innovative and ambitious renewable energy companies. This role sits within the high-voltage infrastructure management contractor and an Independent Connections Provider (ICP) division of the business – Ethical Power Connections Ltd. As a market-leading turnkey solutions providers, we design and deliver major and complex projects within the renewable energy sector. We are one of the largest utility-scale battery energy storage systems installers in the UK and have delivered over 500MW of BESS capacity.

Our work culture and ethic is based on trusted relationships and leading with empathy. Our values run through everything we do – which is why we have a reputation for being a great place to work!

We value fresh perspectives and diverse experiences, which is why we actively seek individuals who bring unique ideas and a hunger for growth. Learning and development opportunities are available at all levels.

The Role:

We are looking to recruit a Commissioning Supervisor to join our growing team. Reporting to the Commissioning Manager, you will be responsible for delivery of the commissioning resource through the business portfolio, ensuring compliance to DNO standards and customer requirements.

The key responsibilities of the role are:

• Coordination of commissioning subcontract resource.
• Coordination of SAP subcontract resource for the portfolio.
• Supervision and support of subcontractors.
• Construction of commissioning plans for projects.
• Construction and management of QA and ITP for projects.
• Review of completed project documentation.
• As built drawing review and sign-off in relation to job scope.
• Construction of O&M manuals in relation to job scope.
• FAT test witnessing where required.
• SAT test witnessing of key primary plant.
• Development of company policy and best practices on wiring and electrical installation.
• In emergency situations only, site commissioning works for Solar Farms grid connections up to 132kV, Battery Grid connection or combined sites, any other 11kV to 132kV grid connected projects, and any other private network projects from 11kV to 132kV.

• Attendance of technical meetings to support the PM and delivery team.
• Acting as a positive role model and influence to the wider team and Junior Engineers.
• Providing cover for the Commissioning Manager where required.

The Person:

The ideal candidate will have proven Commissioning Engineer experience, together with Protection and Control Engineer experience. You will have EHV substation project delivery experience up to 132kv. UK NGET and DNO experience will also be required. You will have excellent knowledge of relevant BSEN, IEC, CIGRE, IEEE and ENA.

The successful candidate will be highly organised, able to prioritise a busy workload and have an initiative-taking approach to tasks. You will be personable, professional and self-motivated with a team player attitude.

Ideally, the role holder will be CEng/Ieng registered, or working towards this. A degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering would also be beneficial.

The Rewards:

In return, we offer a competitive salary package of circa £60,000 to £65,000 per car allowance, annum plus company bonus scheme, Pension scheme, 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) incremental with years of services, Employee Assistance Programme, Life Assurance, Optional Private Medical Insurance, Cycle Scheme, study support, and more, along with the opportunity to be part of a progressive and expanding business.

If you feel you have the skills, knowledge, and experience, and want to be part of an ambitious and growing organisation, please apply today.

Closing date for applications will be Monday 29th April 2024.