Contract Solar Commissioning Engineer – Utility Scale 

Location

UK (Site-based / project rotation)

Contract Length

12 Months

Day Rate

Competitive DOE

Overview

We are supporting a major renewable energy contractor delivering multiple utility-scale solar PV and BESS projects across the UK.

We are looking for an experienced Commissioning Engineer with a strong background in large-scale solar (30MW+) to support the final stages of project delivery through testing, energisation, and handover.

This is a hands-on site role — you’ll be working closely with electrical teams, DNO/ICP representatives, and site management to ensure systems are fully tested, compliant, and ready for grid export.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading and supporting commissioning activities across utility-scale solar PV sites (30MW+)
• Carrying out pre-commissioning checks, testing, and inspections of electrical systems
• Working on LV/MV/HV systems including: 
  • Inverters
  • Transformers
  • Switchgear
  • Protection systems
• Supporting grid connection and energisation activities with DNO/ICP
• Ensuring all systems are tested in line with design specs and compliance standards
• Producing and signing off commissioning documentation and test records
• Identifying and resolving faults during commissioning stages
• Working closely with Site Managers, Electrical Supervisors, and SAPs
• Supporting final handover packs and as-built documentation

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience commissioning utility-scale solar PV projects (30MW+)
• Strong understanding of electrical systems in solar farms
• Experience working on EPC or principal contractor-led projects
• Comfortable working on live HV/LV systems in construction environments
• Solid understanding of grid connection and energisation processes
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics
• Experience working alongside DNOs / ICPs during commissioning phases

Desirable

• BESS commissioning experience
• HV authorisations (AP / SAP / switching exposure)
• 18th Edition / electrical qualifications
• IOSH / SMSTS
• Experience with inverter manufacturers  
• Experience in NEC contract environments

Contract Details

• 12 month duration (project dependent)
• Multiple UK solar sites available
• Outside IR35 (depending on engagement model)
• Immediate start / short notice preferred
• Strong pipeline of utility-scale solar & BESS work

Apply

If you’ve got hands-on experience commissioning large-scale solar projects and want to work on major UK renewable builds, get in touch for a confidential discussion.

arjun@ambrecruitmentgroup.co.uk