Protection/Secondary Systems Commissioning Engineer - 500kV Transgrid Substation – NSW, Australia - $Excellent Day Rate - 12 Month Contract - April Start Date - 11 Days On &amp; 3 Off Roster (10 Hour Days) We&#39;re currently supporting a major Tier 1 delivery contractor on a 500kV transmission substation connection project in New South Wales, who&#39;re looking for 2 x Protection / Secondary Systems Commissioning Engineers for an initial 12-month contract, starting in April (extensions highly likely). The roster is 11 days on (travel time included) &amp; 3 days off. Project/Company:<ul><li>Utility-scale renewable generation connection into the 500kV transmission network</li><li>New EHV substation and grid connection works, delivered for a leading Australian TSO</li><li>Part of Australia’s major grid expansion supporting renewable integration</li><li>Long-term programme with continuation opportunities beyond initial scope</li></ul> Responsibilities:<ul><li>Commissioning of protection &amp; control systems on EHV substations</li><li>Testing and commissioning of distance, transformer, line differential and busbar protection schemes</li><li>Secondary injection and end-to-end testing</li><li>IED configuration and verification</li><li>SCADA and substation automation system interface testing</li><li>Point-to-point checks and functional testing</li><li>Review of protection settings, drawings and commissioning procedures</li><li>Preparation and completion of commissioning documentation and test records</li><li>Coordination with construction teams, OEM engineers and client representatives on site</li></ul> Requirements:<ul><li>Demonstrated commissioning experience on transmission substations (275kV / 330kV / 400kV / 500kV preferred)</li><li>Strong background in protection relay commissioning</li><li>Experience with OEM protection schemes (SEL, Siemens SIPROTEC, ABB/Hitachi, GE, Schneider etc.)</li><li>Hands-on experience using OMICRON or equivalent test equipment</li><li>Understanding of substation automation and SCADA interfaces</li><li>Ability to operate independently within live HV commissioning environments</li></ul> Interested? Please apply by submitting your resume or get in touch using the contact information below to learn more! Cian McLoughlinSenior Recruitment ConsultantHunter Philips Executive SearchLandline: +44 161 240 3338Mobile: +44 7881 418 441Email: cian.mcloughlin@hunterphilips.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/cian-mcloughlin-628a72258Web: http://hunterphilips.com/

Secondary/Protection Commissioning Engineer

Client Representative / Site Manager - Utility-Scale Solar - York, England - 12 Month Contract A leading renewable energy IPP is seeking an experienced Client-side Representative / Site Manager to support the delivery of a live solar farm project in the West Yorkshire region. With construction already underway, the client is looking to strengthen on-site oversight to ensure the EPC remains aligned with programme, quality, and HSE expectations. This is a hands-on site delivery role suited to a strong construction professional who can confidently challenge and drive performance on the ground. Job OverviewYou will act as the client’s on-site presence, overseeing EPC delivery and ensuring works are executed safely, compliantly, and to programme. The role requires a practical individual with strong site awareness and the confidence to intervene where required to maintain progress and standards. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Drive day-to-day site delivery and ensure works progress in line with programme</li><li>Act as client representative on site, holding the EPC accountable to design and contractual requirements</li><li>Monitor programme, productivity, and sequencing, identifying and addressing slippage</li><li>Maintain strong HSE oversight through site walkdowns and proactive intervention</li><li>Oversee quality assurance, inspections, and site reporting back to the project team</li></ul>Qualifications &amp; Experience:<ul><li>Proven experience in a Site Manager, Construction Manager, or Client Representative capacity</li><li>Strong background in utility-scale solar, renewables, or similar infrastructure projects</li><li>Contractor-side experience highly advantageous</li><li>Strong programme and site delivery focus with the confidence to challenge EPC performance</li><li>Solid understanding of HSE and quality requirements on live construction sites</li><li>Civils-biased construction knowledge preferred; electrical exposure beneficial</li></ul>Contract Details:<ul><li>Contract: Freelance</li><li>Duration: 12 months initial (with extension potential) - Outside IR35</li><li>Start Date: ASAP</li><li>Location: York, England</li></ul>If you’re interested, please reach out via LinkedIn or email roman.floyd@hunterphilips.com.

Client Representative / Site Manager

Project Manager / Senior Authorised Person – 12 Month Contract – South East, England – Outside IR35 – Offshore wind – April start I am currently recruiting for an experienced Project Manager / Senior Authorised Person to support a major infrastructure project within the transmission and distribution sector. This role would suit someone with a strong engineering background who combines HV authorisations with proven project delivery experience. The Role:<ul><li>Act as the key interface between the client and site team</li><li>Take full ownership of project delivery (programme, budget &amp; scope)</li><li>Manage stakeholders and provide regular progress updates</li><li>Ensure full compliance with HSE regulations</li><li>Oversee work packages and coordinate site teams</li><li>Provide electrical safety from the system</li><li>Issue and cancel safety documents</li><li>Prepare and implement switching schedules</li></ul>Requirements:<ul><li>Previous experience as a Project Manager within HV / Transmission / Substation projects</li><li>Current or previous Senior Authorised Person authorisations (preferably 132kV+)</li><li>Strong understanding of Electrical Safety Rules</li><li>Experience managing budgets and reporting on financial performance</li><li>Ability to liaise confidently with clients and senior stakeholders</li><li>Engineering, production or maintenance background</li></ul>Logistics:<ul><li>Hybrid</li><li>Monday to Friday</li><li>12 month contract (Outside IR35)</li><li>April start</li></ul>If you are interested and meet the requirements, please send your CV to josie.wade@hunterephilips.com and your availability to discuss further. Alternatively, please call me on + 44 161 240 3228 or +44 7901 940 782

Project Manager

The Role: Products Solution EngineerLocation: Birmigham, Glasgow, London (hybrid) Role Summary: We are looking for a Products Solution Engineer to be apart of our clients European hub for technical Pre-Sales. You will be responsible for capturing market opportunities within the Electric Utilities industry. This role requires an understanding of Protection &amp; Control within the Electric Transmission or Distribution industry and ideally you will have an understanding of Ethernet communication and Cyber Security. The company: Our client develops, delivers, and supports advanced automation technologies that help electric utilities modernise and optimise transmission and distribution networks - including protection, control, SCADA, remote monitoring, outage management, secure communications, and data‑driven grid operations. The business unit is recognised as a global leader in grid automation products, software, and services. Brief Responsibilities:<ul><li>To give in depth technical support across pre-sales to assist the sales teams.</li><li>To be the customer interface and provide technical solutions against client issues - provide technical demos and product presentations</li><li>To have the relevant knowledge in a single product or product line.</li><li>Able to contribute to on-site implementation of products and services, and create working prototypes to validate and showcase solution feasibility</li></ul>

Technical Specialist - Pre Sales

66kV SAP – Offshore Wind - 2/2rotation (subject to change to 3/3) - ASAP start - Day rate, outside IR35 - 12 month initial contract I’m looking for experienced 66kV Senior Authorised Persons to support a major offshore wind development during construction &amp; commissioning. You will be supporting offshore converter stations and WTG assets. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Maintain and promote the highest standards of health &amp; safety</li><li>Prepare, issue and cancel safety documentation</li><li>Develop and implement switching schedules</li><li>Perform switching, isolation and earthing duties</li><li>Conduct pre-energisation inspections</li><li>Carry out HV switchgear testing and basic protection testing</li><li>Produce and review RAMS and maintenance plans</li><li>Deliver planned and reactive HV maintenance</li><li>Fault finding and troubleshooting on HV plant</li><li>Respond to site outages and emergency scenarios</li><li>Liaise closely with Lead SAPs and Electrical Works Coordinators</li><li>Work offshore on SOV or Jack-up vessels during rotations</li></ul>Requirements:<ul><li>WTG experience</li><li>66kV experience (33kV will be considered if multi-feed)</li><li>Full GWO</li><li>OEUK medical</li><li>Chester step</li></ul>Logistics:<ul><li>2/2 rotation (subject to change to 3/3)</li><li>ASAP start</li><li>12 month contract</li><li>Day rate, outside IR35</li><li>SOV, with some CTV work</li></ul>If you are a 66kV SAP with offshore experience and looking for a new role, please send your CV to josie.wade@hunterphilips.com and book in a call with me.

66kV Senior Authorised Person

<h2>Senior Grid Connection Manager – Utility-Scale BESS (Germany)</h2>A fast-growing renewable energy platform is expanding its German pipeline of utility-scale battery storage projects and is looking to appoint an experienced Grid Connection Manager. This is a key position within the business, sitting at the critical interface between project development, engineering, and grid operators. You will lead the full grid connection process for large-scale storage assets across Germany and play an active role in shaping the company’s long-term grid strategy. <h3>Your Role</h3>You will take end-to-end responsibility for securing and delivering grid connections for large-scale BESS projects in the high and extra-high voltage range.Key responsibilities include:<ul><li>Taking commercial and technical ownership of grid connection processes with German DSOs and TSOs</li><li>Driving negotiations on connection conditions, timelines and technical requirements</li><li>Challenging studies, connection assumptions and technical constraints where needed</li><li>Aligning engineering, development and construction around realistic grid strategies</li><li>Ensuring projects are compliant, bankable and technically robust</li><li>Tracking regulatory and infrastructure developments and adjusting strategy accordingly</li></ul> <h3>Your Profile</h3><ul><li>An academic background in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Energy Technology or a comparable technical field</li><li>Proven hands-on experience leading grid connection procedures within the German market</li><li>In-depth knowledge of high and extra-high voltage infrastructure, including applicable grid codes and technical connection standards</li><li>Practical exposure to working directly with German distribution and transmission system operators</li><li>Strong negotiation capabilities combined with a methodical and well-structured approach to project execution</li><li>Flexibility to travel nationally as project phases require</li><li>Business-fluent German and confident communication skills in English</li></ul><h3>summer.mee@hunterphilips.com</h3>+49 89 37049995

Senior Grid Connection Manager

Operations Director – LATAMLocation: Sao Paulo, BR Are you a leader within the Grid Systems and Substation industry? Are you looking for a new challenge and opportunity to grow? Are you looking for autonomy? If so, please read on…. The Company:A global Engineering company focusing on Power Utility Networks, Transmission and Distribution, Substations &amp; Renewable Energy. Significant investment into regional expansion and the increasing focus on utility customers has created the need to appoint an Operations Director to implement the regional operation plan. The Role:·      Ownership for engineering, project delivery and operations performance.·      Leadership to engineering and operations and EHS teams in the region, grow, mentor and develop team.·      Lead customer satisfaction, drive revenue increase and expand market share.·      Ensure interface between commercial and operations department.·      Drive Lean, continuous improvement, change and transformation to elevate success.·      Report to Global Executive Management team. The PersonThe successful candidate will likely have:·      Bachelor’s / Master Degree in Electrical Engineering, + MBA.·      3+ years’ experience leading Project and operations department with $50m+ portfolio, leading interface between sales and project teams for HV equipment for power utilities.·      Proven experience sales, business development with products and solutions for system design and Technology specification (Substations, Switchgear, Protection, Control, SCADA, Substation Automation, Software, Monitoring &amp; Digital future networks).·      An extensive network within target Utilities, Industrial &amp; renewable energy segment senior management teams.·      Be able to drive change, engage customers, motivate and inspire teams to success.·      Speaks Spanish, English.  Due to the dynamic growth and accelerated build of a regional organisation your progression opportunities will be limited only by your desire to succeed as there is a real opportunity to take on Vice President role in 2-3 years. If you are looking for a broad and challenging role with prospects to match, make your application without delay.

Operations Director

Take the Lead in Global Renewable Energy Asset Management
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A rare opportunity to shape and drive the asset management strategy for a leading independent power producer with an over 4 GW wind portfolio and growing BESS projects across wider Europe, the USA, and Asia.
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The Company:
A major global IPP specialising in wind energy, with an expanding presence in battery storage and a track record of successful project delivery across multiple continents. Backed by strong financial investors, the company&rsquo;s recent acquisitions have further strengthened its portfolio, creating a high-profile platform for growth and innovation.
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The Role:
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The Person:
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<li class="x_MsoNormal">Proven track record of leading teams, managing stakeholders, and overseeing complex portfolios across multiple geographies.</li>
<li class="x_MsoNormal">Strategic and hands-on leader with the ability to drive performance, optimise assets, and establish a high-performing asset management function.</li>
<li class="x_MsoNormal">Skilled at defining processes, implementing governance frameworks, and fostering a culture of excellence across technical, commercial, and operational teams.</li>
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With recent acquisitions and global expansion, this is a high-impact opportunity to join the business, take ownership of asset management functions, and lead the team to deliver success across an international portfolio.
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Apply today or contact me directly at olivia.goldthorpe@hunterphilips.com

Vice President of Asset Management

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