Job Description
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
Peterhead
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 and SCADA
✔ Experience working under UK DNO/TS...
The Opportunity
Peterhead
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 and SCADA
✔ Experience working under UK DNO/TS...
Job Details
- Location peterhead, aberdeenshire, peterhead, aberdeenshire
- Job Type Full-time
- Category Other-General
- Posted Date June 08, 2026
- Application Deadline July 18, 2026