Technical Lead

Technical Lead - 132/33/11kV Substation Projects - United Kingdom - Hybrid Working - £Excellent Day Rate - 6-9 Month Contract - ASAP Start - Monday to Friday (8 Hour Days)

I’m looking for an experienced HV Commissioning Engineer/SAP to join an established electrical infrastructure business, providing technical advice and engineering support across a growing portfolio of UK substation projects.

Working closely with the Technical Director and Project Managers, you’ll help resolve technical challenges from early tender development through design, construction, commissioning and energisation.

The portfolio includes 132kV substations, grid connections, asset replacement schemes and 11kV microgrids supporting EV infrastructure.

Key Details:

• Hybrid working (remote, Birmingham office & occasional site visits/client meetings)
• 6-9 month contract
• 132/33/11kV substation projects
• ASAP start date
• Monday to Friday + potential weekend work to be agreed between client & contractor
• £Excellent day rate
• Ltd company engagement structure

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical advice across a portfolio of 11kV–132kV electrical infrastructure projects, from tender through to energisation.
• Support Project Managers and site teams with engineering queries, technical challenges and practical delivery solutions.
• Review designs, drawings and technical submissions for compliance, constructability and operational suitability.
• Support tender submissions, technical proposals and client discussions.
• Review commissioning plans, protection philosophies, switching methodologies and energisation strategies.
• Coordinate technical interfaces with clients, designers, DNOs, IDNOs, suppliers and contractors.
• Attend site visits and technical meetings to support critical project activities.
• Identify engineering risks, assess proposed changes and support technical close-out and handover.

Requirements:

• Significant experience delivering HV electrical infrastructure projects, with technical expertise across 11kV-132kV.
• A background as a Technical Lead, Senior Electrical Engineer, SAP or Commissioning Engineer, with experience across multiple projects.
• Strong understanding of substation design, protection and control, earthing, cables, transformers and switchgear.
• Experience supporting projects through design, construction, testing, commissioning and energisation.
• Ability to review engineering drawings and produce clear, high-quality technical documentation.
• Familiarity with UK electrical standards, DNO specifications and grid connection requirements.
• Strong engineering judgement, practical problem-solving skills and confidence in client-facing technical discussions.
• Ability to advise and support several project teams concurrently.
• DNO, ICP, EPC or utility contractor experience preferred; relevant transmission experience also considered.
• Availability to start ASAP, with flexibility to attend the Birmingham office, project sites and client meetings.

Interested? Please apply or get in touch using the contact information below to learn more!

Cian McLoughlin

Principal Contract Recruitment Consultant

Hunter Philips Executive Search

Landline: +44 161 240 3338

Mobile: +44 7881 418 441

Email: [email protected]

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