Lead M&E Onshore Substation Commissioning Engineer

Lead M&E Onshore Substation Commissioning Engineer needed for a Major Offshore Wind project in the United Kingdom.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee Contractor Commissioning activities at Necton ONS sites.
• Remote technical support to the team in Dubai and offshore the commissioning activities taking place.
• Oversee and support Commissioning activities for the OSS for both the Yard works and offshore works.
• The expectation is that the role based at the Necton Substation will focus 60-70% of their time on the HVDC ONS build and commissioning, interfacing with the site technical roles. With the remaining 30-40% understanding the progress of the OSS commissioning in Dubai.
• Provide the overview of all commissioning activities for the HVDC system.
• Work with the Client (Commissioning, Engineering and Quality) and Contractor Technical teams to respond to questions.
• Attend SATs and manage ITPs from a technical perspective.
• Provide training to new starters such as the O&M team.
• Coordinate and complete the commissioning file.
• Respond to technical questions relating to the readiness to commission.
• Client witness and sign off of commissioning works.
• Investigate and report on Faults during the commissioning phase.
• Represent Commissioning team in onshore coordination and SIMOP meetings.
• Support Commissioning Package Manager to ensure required onshore Commissioning procedures are available.
• Responsible for ensuring accurate ‘As Built’ Drawings and Commissioning Records are kept by the Subcontractor.

Requirements:

• Strong commissioning experience (mechanical + electrical).
• Background with HVDC systems, substations, or marine engineering.
• Knowledge of HV Safety Rules and safe systems of work.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills (English fluency essential).
• IOSH or NEBOSH certification (for HSE awareness).
• Able to work autonomously in a structured client environment.
• Offshore wind or offshore oil & gas experience.
• Prior work on ONS yard builds or similar EPC commissioning environments.