Associate Commissioning Panel Chair

About This Opportunity

We are representing a confidential energy infrastructure organisation in the United Kingdom. Our client is seeking an Associate Commissioning Panel Chair to support high-voltage transmission projects across the UK. This role offers a clear pathway to becoming a full Commissioning Panel Chair while contributing to critical national infrastructure delivery.

This is a home-based position with travel throughout the UK as projects require. Full-time and part-time arrangements will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Chair commissioning panel meetings for non-complex schemes including asset replacements, ensuring compliance with BP106 requirements and technical building blocks
• Lead technical discussions and decision-making during commissioning working parties
• Ensure all commissioning activities comply with National Grid Safety Rules, commissioning handbooks, company policies, and industry regulations
• Assess and manage risks associated with commissioning activities across transmission projects
• Confirm adherence to operational procedures, method statements, and risk assessments
• Review and approve commissioning documentation including test plans, procedures, and reports
• Verify that pre-commissioning checks, system testing, and functional tests meet required standards
• Liaise with project managers, engineers, site managers, and National Grid representatives
• Identify commissioning issues and implement corrective actions where necessary
• Maintain accurate commissioning records, as-built documentation, and test results
• Approve and sign off final commissioning reports
• Support project delivery through project management and project support roles to develop your commissioning panel authorisation pathway

What We're Looking For

• Experience working on high-voltage electrical projects within a transmission or distribution environment
• Sound understanding of National Grid Business Procedures and Supplier Requirements
• Have already undertaken or possess relevant experience to undertake BP106 Technical and Process Building Blocks
• Strong understanding of National Grid procedures and project delivery through to commissioning
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to chair meetings and coordinate multiple stakeholders
• Highly organised with attention to detail in documentation and reporting
• Willingness to undertake project support roles including project management, planning, and project director representation
• Ability to travel throughout the UK to support project needs
• Aspiration to become a Commissioning Panel Chair

How We Work With You

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Package

Our client offers a competitive salary with discretionary bonus, 40-hour working week with overtime pay or time off in lieu, 22 days holiday plus bank holidays, private medical insurance, workplace pension, death in service, and company car scheme. Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process.

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