Commissioning Manager

What you'll be doing
You’ll lead all aspects of commissioning delivery across the lifecycle of our substation projects, from tendering and technical support to on-site execution and handover.Your Key Responsibilities:Act as the go-to technical expert on substation commissioning, supporting tendering, design, operations, and delivery teamsOversee commissioning strategies from early contractor involvement through to final handoverProvide technical guidance across HV/LV & P&C equipment testing to SSE commissioning standardsEnsure compliance with safety, quality, and procedural standards across all commissioning activityProvide on-site project support for commissioning issues, and availability to assist with commissioning when required.Lead commissioning input during all project stagesDevelop outline and detailed commissioning programmesDevelop accurate recourse forecast for future projectsBuild up commissioning costs for tenderingAttend project handovers, ensuring smooth transition from design to deliveryManage and mentor a growing commissioning team (engineers, technicians, and sub-contractors)Forecast and allocate resources across multiple projects.Confirm competence and authorisations of all commissioning resourcesMonitor progress, spend, and performance against planAttend commissioning panels, site progress meetings, and provide regular updates to Project ManagersContinuously improve testing and commissioning productivity, innovation, and delivery outcomes
Who we're looking for
Extensive hands on substation commissioning experience within the Electricity Transmission environmentIn-depth knowledge of transmission commissioning procedures for HV / LV and Protection and Control equipment testingIdeally HNC (or higher) in Electrical Engineering or similar disciplineProven ability to manage remote technical teams and commissioning subcontractorsSolid understanding of industry documentation and commissioning QA/QC processesProven Stakeholder Management, including customer, client and internal interfacesIdeally possess experience delivering large-scale infrastructure projectsPrevious SSE Authorisations and commissioning experience - ideallyIdeally Degree-qualified in a technical disciplineFamiliarity with digital commissioning tools and reporting platforms - IdeallyIdeally Chartered Engineer Status
Why work for us
Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.Why join us?As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…
About us
Balfour Beatty’s Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations and distribution networks.From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on-going maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources and industry-leading innovations support customers in the development of some of the UK’s most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.Diversity and inclusionAt Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at:

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