Commissioning Supervisor

About the Role

The position is a full‑time remote role based in England for Hitachi Energy UK Limited. As a Commissioning Supervisor in the Grid & Power Quality Solutions Service business, you will lead site‑based commissioning activities across assigned Grid Integration projects. The role reports to the Department Commissioning Manager and supports Site Lead Commissioning Engineers while adhering to EHS and Quality policies. You will supervise, allocate and coordinate daily commissioning tasks for on‑site teams and subcontractors, ensuring work is properly planned, executed and tracked. Regular interaction with Site Lead Commissioning Engineers will be required to align schedules and resources. You will also organise and manage personnel and equipment across the site portfolio. Technical delivery includes overseeing LV and HV (up to 400 kV) commissioning such as secondary and primary injection, functional testing, energisation and handover at substations and offshore platforms. You will develop and maintain commissioning schedules in collaboration with Site Leads and the Project Manager, and support the preparation and control of inspection and test plans, documentation and procedures. You will provide daily and weekly progress reports on safety, quality, time and cost to the Department Commissioning Manager, and communicate issues, risks, non‑conformances and proposed solutions to site teams and project management. Liaising with suppliers, vendors, manufacturers and other engineering teams is also part of the role. Continuous improvement responsibilities include capturing lessons‑learned, contributing to standard procedures and promoting a culture of improvement within site commissioning activities. • Lead and coordinate site‑based commissioning activities across Grid Integration projects. • Supervise and allocate daily tasks for on‑site teams and subcontractors. • Interface with Site Lead Commissioning Engineers to plan, execute, and track work. • Organise resources (personnel, equipment) for multiple sites. • Oversee LV/HV commissioning (up to 400 kV) including injections, functional testing, energisation, and handover. • Develop and maintain commissioning schedules with Site Leads and Project Manager. • Prepare, review, and control inspection & test plans and commissioning documentation. • Provide daily/weekly progress reports on safety, quality, schedule, and cost. • Communicate issues, risks, and non‑conformances to project stakeholders. • Liaise with suppliers, vendors, manufacturers and engineering teams. • Capture lessons learned and support continuous‑improvement of commissioning processes.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸commissioning supervision
• ▸lv/hv commissioning
• ▸schedule management
• ▸inspection plans
• ▸progress reporting
• ▸stakeholder liaison

What You Bring

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related discipline and has at least five years of substation commissioning experience, including hands‑on execution and team management. Required knowledge includes LV/HV safety practices, inspection and test methods (secondary/primary injection, functional testing) and strong communication, leadership and scheduling skills. Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and experience using Microsoft Project or similar tools for schedule development is also expected. The role is remote with occasional visits to the Birmingham office and client locations in the UK or EU; note that visa sponsorship is not available. Qualified individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations during the application process. • Hold a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field. • Minimum five years of substation commissioning experience, including team management. • Knowledge of LV/HV safety practices and inspection/test methods (secondary/primary injection, functional testing). • Strong communication, leadership, scheduling, and reporting skills. • Proficient with Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Project (or similar) for documentation and scheduling. • Remote role with occasional visits to Birmingham office and client sites in UK/EU. • No visa sponsorship is provided for this position.

Requirements

• ▸electrical engineering
• ▸substation commissioning
• ▸lv/hv safety
• ▸microsoft 365
• ▸microsoft project
• ▸leadership

Benefits

Hitachi Energy fosters a collaborative, innovative environment where employees can work on cutting‑edge sustainability and smart‑city projects, supported by opportunities for career growth and personal development.

Work Environment

Onsite