22nd March, 2026
Commissioning Manager
South Wales / South West
£95,000 + car/car allowance + bonus
Are you an experienced electrical professional looking to take the next step in your career?
Fourblue have partnered with a leading Tier 1 contractor that designs, builds, and commissions HV substations and transmission networks across the UK. With projects up to 400kV, this is a chance to work on high-profile National Grid schemes in a dynamic, supportive, and safety-first environment.
The Role
You’ll lead and manage commissioning activities across multiple projects under long-term frameworks, planning and coordinating works to ensure safe, efficient energisation of HV assets. Working closely with project teams, SAPs, protection engineers, and clients, you’ll provide technical leadership, produce commissioning plans, test and commission plant, resolve design issues, and mentor your team to grow their skills.
What You’ll Bring as the Commissioning Manager:
- Hands-on experience in testing and commissioning on HV distribution or transmission networks
- Knowledge of engineering policies, procedures, and legislation in the utilities sector
- Strong decision-making skills with the ability to improve processes and outputs
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Qualified to HNC/Degree level in Electrical Engineering
- Full UK driving licence for site visits across South Wales and the South West
Why This Role? - Hybrid working with a mix of office, site, and remote work
- Company car and fuel card with EV and hybrid options
- Private healthcare, 24/7 GP access, and family benefits
- Matched pension, life assurance, and employee assistance programmes
- Bonus scheme
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Rewarding and supportive culture with mentoring, training, and career development opportunities
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business delivering essential electricity infrastructure while being part of a friendly, ambitious, and inclusive team. If you’re ready to take the lead in commissioning HV assets and make a real impact, we want to hear from you.
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