Commissioning Engineer
Location
Glasgow, City of Glasgow
Job Type
Full-time
Category
architecture-and-engineering
Posted
June 06, 2026
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced HV Commissioning Engineer to join a major transmission infrastructure programme, initially supporting SSEN projects before moving onto SPEN frameworks.
The Opportunity
📍 Glasgow
📅 12-Month Contract + Extensions
💰 £700-£850 per day (Outside IR35, All-In)
🚀 Immediate Start Available
⏰ Monday-Friday (10-hour days, early finish Fridays) + optional weekend work
Key Responsibilities
Lead commissioning activities on HV/EHV substations (132kV-400kV)
Carry out protection, control and SCADA testing
Develop commissioning procedures and test documentation
Support energisation, handover and project delivery
Ensure compliance with SSEN/SPEN safety standards
Requirements
✔ SSEN or SPEN Authorisation
✔ SSE Cat 1 & Cat 3 Authorisation
✔ Proven HV/EHV substation commissioning experience
✔ Strong knowledge of protection relays, control systems an...
The Opportunity
📍 Glasgow
📅 12-Month Contract + Extensions
💰 £700-£850 per day (Outside IR35, All-In)
🚀 Immediate Start Available
⏰ Monday-Friday (10-hour days, early finish Fridays) + optional weekend work
Key Responsibilities
Lead commissioning activities on HV/EHV substations (132kV-400kV)
Carry out protection, control and SCADA testing
Develop commissioning procedures and test documentation
Support energisation, handover and project delivery
Ensure compliance with SSEN/SPEN safety standards
Requirements
✔ SSEN or SPEN Authorisation
✔ SSE Cat 1 & Cat 3 Authorisation
✔ Proven HV/EHV substation commissioning experience
✔ Strong knowledge of protection relays, control systems an...