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ELECTRICAL COMMISSIONING ENGINEER

Location:
Hull
Sector:
Oil & Gas
Job Type:
Contract
Salary:
Hourly Rate PAYE
Reference:
SK/R/091534

Role

New Role - Electrical Commissioning Engineer (HV/LV)

Location: Fully Site Based – South Killingholme
Contract: Long-term contract (Inside IR35)
Rate: Competitive hourly rate - PAYE
Start: ASAP

Power the final stage of delivery — lead HV & LV commissioning on a long-term, safety-critical industrial project!

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Commissioning Engineer to support long-term electrical commissioning activities on a major industrial site. This is a fully site-based, long-term contract role operating inside IR35.

The role focuses on the safe and compliant pre-commissioning and commissioning of high-voltage (HV) and low-voltage (LV) electrical systems, ensuring readiness for integration into live operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute electrical commissioning plans, including Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)

  • Lead commissioning activities for HV and LV electrical equipment and distribution systems

  • Provide technical leadership and support to Electrical Supervisors and Technicians

  • Coordinate commissioning activities with internal electrical teams and OEM/vendor specialists

  • Track, manage, and resolve Technical Queries (TQs) within the assigned scope

  • Ensure all electrical works are executed safely and in compliance with site HV and LV safety rules

  • Produce and maintain accurate commissioning records, including red-lined work packs for as-built documentation

  • Establish and maintain commissioning progress reporting and readiness status

  • Deliver Authority to Commission processes for electrical systems

Essential Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience commissioning HV switchgear, transformers, and protection systems

  • Experience commissioning Variable Speed Drives (VSDs)

  • Extensive electrical experience within Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, or similar heavy industrial environments

  • Strong knowledge of 11kV and 415V electrical distribution systems

  • Solid understanding of hazardous area classifications and electrical protection methods

  • Knowledge of BS 7671 Wiring Regulations

  • Familiarity with discipline-specific electrical commissioning practices

Qualifications

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering or extensive experience as an Electrical Commissioning Engineer

  • Prior Senior Authorised Person (SAP) status desirable

Personal Attributes

  • Strong communicator with the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams

  • Safety-focused, proactive, and hands-on approach

  • Comfortable working in a live, operational site environment

Additional Information

  • Inside IR35

  • Fully site-based role

  • Long-term contract opportunity

If you meet the above requirements, apply today!

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates.  We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.

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“We have required a number of Quality Assurance/Quality Control candidates within the Nuclear Industry. Since early 2016 First Recruitment Group have provided a number of QA/QC professionals in locations across the UK.

“We have been very pleased with both the quality of supply and the customer service demonstrated and will continue to use their professional services in the future.”

Bureau Veritas

“I have worked with First Recruitment Group as my partner of choice across a number of large and challenging Oil & Gas projects internationally over recent years.

“First are a high performing business who are built on credibility, honesty, expertise.

“As we push the frontiers of projects and move in to more and more challenging and locations, First will continue to be my partner of choice to help us deliver our projects with confidence.”

TechnipFMC

"I have had the pleasure of working with First Recruitment Group over recent years and we have formed a great working relationship. Their understanding of our exacting requirements is outstanding.

"The First team are highly experienced and knowledgeable across the recruitment spectrum and operate in the manner you would expect of a professional outfit of their stature. Their attention to detail and approach is faultless and their commitment and drive has helped our business with unique, complex and difficult recruitment requirements.

"Sarah, our Account Manager, is an incisive thinker as well as hardworking, diligent and reliable and has an extremely helpful and flexible approach to her work. This reflects in her team and with their ability to communicate at all levels in an honest and trusted consultative manner and gives us great faith in their ability to identify candidates who can help us to drive forward and achieve our business goals.

"I have no hesitation in recommending First as a recruitment partner and feel they would be worthy of selection for any engineering or manufacturing business looking for an intelligent and innovative solution."

Nuvia

“There is nothing negative about the service that we’ve received from First. Without fail they have produced positive feedback. The fact that they have placed a diverse range of skills from PA's to Engineers, just goes to show that they have the core skills, intelligence, and initiative that make them great recruiters, and preferred partners.”

Multi-Sector Client

"It’s great to work with a recruitment agency we trust. The team at First Recruitment Group are friendly and straight talking and they continue to provide an excellent service. We’re proud to still be working with them after 20 years."

Simon Carves Engineering Ltd

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