Head of Commissioning
hace 5 días
Southampton
A leading clean energy infrastructure business is seeking an experienced Head of Commissioning to lead commissioning strategy and delivery across a growing portfolio of grid-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS), EV charging infrastructure and renewable power assets. The company develops, finances, builds and operates battery systems and clean power infrastructure, with activity across grid-connected batteries, fleet electrification, second-life batteries and portable power solutions. This is a senior leadership role responsible for ensuring assets are safely energised, tested, integrated and handed over into operations. Start date: July / August 2026 Type: Permanent Location: UK - Hybrid with occasional national travel and head office visits in London Salary Range: £110,000-120,000 Key Duties: • Lead commissioning strategy and delivery across grid-scale BESS, EV charging infrastructure and renewable energy projects., • Manage commissioning from construction completion through energisation, testing, performance validation and operational handover., • Oversee commissioning of battery containers, PCS/inverters, transformers, switchgear, metering, SCADA, EMS, BMS and grid connection infrastructure., • Build and lead the commissioning team, including engineers, subcontractors, OEMs and specialist vendors., • Develop standardised commissioning plans, test scripts, checklists, procedures and handover documentation., • Coordinate closely with construction, delivery, product, operations, asset management and technical teams., • Manage energisation planning, LOTO, permits, RAMS and safe systems of work across active CDM sites., • Lead technical troubleshooting, defect close-out and issue escalation across electrical, controls, software and network infrastructure., • Track commissioning progress, risks, blockers and lessons learned across the portfolio to drive continuous improvement. Requirements: • 10+ years’ experience in commissioning, electrical engineering or technical project delivery., • Strong background in BESS, renewable energy, EV charging, grid connection or critical power infrastructure., • Proven experience leading commissioning teams across multiple projects or portfolio environments., • Strong understanding of HV/LV systems, inverters, transformers, switchgear, metering, controls and grid interfaces., • Experience with CDM regulations, RAMS, LOTO, permit systems and site safety requirements., • Comfortable managing subcontractors, OEMs and third-party commissioning partners., • Strong stakeholder management, reporting, issue escalation and technical leadership skills. Desirable Skills: • Experience with grid-scale BESS projects above 50MW., • Knowledge of EMS / BMS / SCADA / OCPP or charger management systems., • Previous work with DNOs, NGESO / NESO, National Grid, ICPs, IDNOs or OEMs., • HV Authorised Person / Senior Authorised Person background., • EV charging / fleet electrification infrastructure experience., • Experience creating commissioning standards, playbooks or training frameworks. Additional Information: This is an opportunity to take ownership of commissioning across a fast-growing clean energy portfolio, covering battery storage, electric fleet infrastructure and grid-connected power assets. The role is suited to a commissioning leader who can operate beyond single-project delivery - someone able to build structure, standardise processes, lead teams and ensure repeatable delivery across a growing project pipeline.