BP141/SR141/TP141 Commissioning Engineer - National Grid 400kV Substation Projects - Newcastle, England, United Kingdom (office based with occasional site visits) - £Excellent Daily Rate + Expenses - 12 Month Contract + Rolling Yearly Extensions - ASAP Start Date (can wait as late as October/November) - Monday to Friday (optional weekend work) - Outside IR35

As a BP141 / SR141 / TP141 Commissioning Engineer, you’ll play a key role in the delivery of 400kV substation projects, focusing on:

• Leading commissioning panel meetings.
• Managing the interface with National Grid.
• Overseeing and coordinating the project commissioning processes across multiple schemes.

You’ll be primarily office-based in Newcastle, with occasional site visits, providing you with a consistent base while still being directly engaged with project delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Act as the main commissioning interface with National Grid.
• Attend and lead commissioning meetings, ensuring smooth communication across stakeholders.
• Manage commissioning documentation, schedules, and compliance with NG standards (BP141, SR141, TP141).
• Coordinate across 6–7 live 400kV substation projects.
• Support the safe and timely delivery of commissioning works.
• Provide reporting and assurance to senior project teams.

Requirements:

• Valid National Grid BP141 / SR141 / TP141 authorisations.
• Proven background in commissioning 400kV substation projects.
• Strong understanding of National Grid procedures and safety rules.
• Excellent organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously.

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

Cian McLoughlin

Senior Recruitment Consultant

Hunter Philips Executive Search

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