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Astute's EPC Power team is partnering with a leading EPC Contractor within the UK Power Industry to recruit a Electrical Commissioning Engineer on a 6 months basis for its EFW plant based in Cheshire.
The Electrical Commissioning Engineer role comes with a day rate of 475.00to 525.00 per day.
Key skills and responsibilities:
- Working closely with the Lead Electrical Commissioning Engineer on site to handle all electrical commissioning activities for a gas power project in UK, until successful handover to the customer. The scope of activities will be: Experienced with NG TP106 Process Framework thereby ensuring commissioning is conducted with a level of governance and associated audit trail.
- Hands-on commissioning of electrical components and systems such as, transformers, medium/low voltage switchgears, DC systems, rectifiers, inverters, motorized valves, instruments etc. Fully competent at using Primary & Secondary Injection test set equipment.
- Carrying out testing on electrical systems and equipment, as well as system optimization and troubleshooting and filling-in the respective commissioning documentation and protocols
- Cooperation with internal team members, guidance and coordination of external partners and sub-contractors, interacting with customers.
- Managing and leading the team of LV/MV/HV electrical engineers, electrical supervisors, technicians, etc. Participate in the Plan of the Day meeting daily providing resourceful inputs on the work progress.
- Ensure all the activities conducted on site follow the correct process in accordance with project requirements and in strict compliance with all EHS requirements.
- Coordination of all necessary activities with all involved parties, such as commissioning team, erection team and sub-contractors
- Participation in the walk-downs for Turnover from construction to commissioning, identifying open items that prevent system start-up.
- Report to the Lead Electrical Commissioning Engineer and the Commissioning Manager on each specific site.
- At least 7 years working experience in power stations Electrical (MV/LV and I&C) Commissioning activities with demonstrable experience in a leading role in projects of similar relevance.
- BEng /HND in Electrical engineering
- Strong team spirit, working with an international team and other cultures.
- Excellent communication skills
- Ideal project experience working within CCGT, OCGT, Energy from Waste, or Nuclear energy.
Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Electrical Commissioning Engineer roles:
- Cheshire
- 475.00 to 525.00 per day - Outside IR35
- September 2025
Astute People are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
