Lead Commissioning Engineer

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology leader in electrification seeks a Lead Commissioning Engineer to oversee site-based commissioning activities across projects. The successful candidate will manage commissioning for LV and HV equipment, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Responsibilities include leading site teams, developing schedules, and communicating progress to management. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in electrical engineering, substantial commissioning experience, and strong leadership and communication skills. This position is remote with occasional visits to the Birmingham office.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in commissioning of Substations.
• Knowledge of site safety and commissioning practices (LV and HV, up to 400kV).
• Experience with reporting tools and commissioning documentation systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily commissioning activities for site teams and sub-contractors.
• Oversee commissioning execution for LV and HV equipment up to 400kV.
• Provide progress reports on Safety, Quality, Time, and Cost status.

Skills

Commissioning experience

Team leadership

Communication skills

Scheduling skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in electrical engineering or similar

Tools

Microsoft 365

Microsoft Project

Job description

As Lead Commissioning Engineer within our Grid & Power Quality Solutions Service business you will be responsible for leading and coordinating all site-based commissioning activities across assigned projects within the Grid Integration business. This role ensures safe, effective, and compliant execution of commissioning work, supporting Site Commissioning Engineers and overseeing site teams in accordance with company EHS and Quality Policies.

Location: Remote with occasional visits to Birmingham office and client locations UK/ EU as required

Also note we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position

How you’ll make an impact

• Site Leadership & Coordination, Supervise, allocate, and coordinate daily commissioning activities for all site-based teams and sub-contractors. Interface regularly with Site Lead Commissioning Engineers, ensuring commissioning tasks are duly planned, executed, and tracked. Organise, schedule, and manage resources (personnel, equipment) across the site portfolio.
• Site Leadership & Coordination, Supervise, allocate, and coordinate daily commissioning activities for all site-based teams and sub-contractors. Interface regularly with Site Lead Commissioning Engineers, ensuring commissioning tasks are duly planned, executed, and tracked. Organise, schedule, and manage resources (personnel, equipment) across the site portfolio.
• Technical Delivery, Oversee commissioning execution (such as secondary injection, primary injection, functional testing, energisation, and handover) for LV and HV equipment up to 400kV at substations and offshore platforms. Develop, review, and maintain commissioning schedules in coordination with Site Leads and Project Manager. Support the preparation, review, and control of inspection and test plans, commissioning documentation, and procedures.
• Reporting & Communication, Provide daily/weekly progress reports to the Department Commissioning Manager regarding Safety, Quality, Time, and Cost status. Communicate issues, risks, non-conformances, and proposed solutions to site teams and project management. Liaise with suppliers, vendors, manufacturers, and other engineering teams as required.
• Continuous Improvement, Capture lessons learned, support development of standard procedures, and promote a culture of continuous improvement within site commissioning activities.

Your background

• Bachelor’s Degree or above in electrical engineering or similar.
• Five years (plus) of working experience with commissioning of Substations
• Substantial commissioning experience for grid/substation projects, including hands‑on execution and team management.
• Demonstrated knowledge of site safety and commissioning practices (LV and HV, up to 400kV).
• Strong understanding of inspection and test methods (secondary/primary injection, functional testing).
• Excellent communication, team leadership, and scheduling skills.
• Experience with reporting tools and commissioning documentation systems.
• Experience in using Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, etc.) and good experience in using Microsoft Project or similar tools for developing commissioning schedules

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission‑critical technologies like high‑voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.