Commissioning Manager

We are supporting a leading utilities and energy infrastructure contractor who are seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager to join their high-voltage substation team in Ireland.

This role will take ownership of the commissioning and energisation of HV electrical infrastructure projects, with a particular focus on protection systems. The successful candidate will lead commissioning activities across transmission and distribution projects, ensuring all works are carried out safely, compliantly, and to programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage HV commissioning activities on transmission and distribution projects across Ireland

• Act as the technical authority for commissioning queries on live projects

• Build, develop, and lead a team of HV commissioning engineers

• Plan, scope, and manage commissioning works, milestones, and deadlines

• Coordinate FAT/SAT activities with vendors and attend where required

• Manage project documentation including test protocols, compliance statements, and approvals

• Liaise with engineering, safety, delivery teams, vendors, and clients

• Ensure ongoing compliance with Irish grid codes, HV safety rules, and statutory regulations

• Identify training needs and support competency development within the team

• Contribute to business growth and new service line development

• Support continuous improvement of HV safety rules and procedures

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• 5–10 years’ experience commissioning HV substations

• Approved ESB Commissioner

• Strong knowledge of Irish grid codes and HV safety regulations

• Full, clean driving licence

Desirable:

• Experience managing commissioning teams

• Exposure to FAT/SAT planning and delivery

• Experience working on large-scale transmission or substation projects

Skills & Attributes

• Strong leadership and people management skills

• Excellent project planning and stakeholder engagement ability

• Highly safety-focused with a structured approach to delivery

• Proficient in MS Office; MS Project experience advantageous

• Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and commercially aware

Package & Benefits

• Competitive salary / rates

• 23 days annual leave

• Flexible working arrangements

• Maternity benefit

• Sick pay after probation

• Structured career development and training pathway

• Industry-standard training provided

• Pension scheme (post-probation)

• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 wellbeing support)

• Health insurance discount

• Life assurance