Penguin Recruitment Ltd
HV Commissioning Engineers
Lindley · Road & Infrastructure · Posted 2 Oct 2026
Key details
- Shift
- Nights
- Location
- Lindley
- Hours
- Full time
- Contract
- Permanent
- Sector
- Road & Infrastructure
Night premium: “night allowance , paid through payroll”
About the role
Location: Nationwide / England
Basic Salary: £72,000
Additional Earnings: Significant overtime potential
Company Vehicle + Fuel Card | £40 Daily Allowance | £40 Overnight Spending Card
A growing high voltage engineering business is looking for an experienced High Voltage Commissioning Engineer to join their team, working on HV infrastructure projects across England.
This is a hands-on role covering the testing and commissioning of electrical systems up to 132kV, including substations, grid connections, renewable energy projects and industrial installations.
The Package- £72,000 basic salary
- Overtime paid at 1.5x after 8 hours
- Saturday overtime at 1.5x, increasing to 2x after 5 hours
- Sunday overtime paid at 2x
- Typical working pattern includes around 2 hours of overtime per day
- Company van and fuel provided
- £40 daily away/overnight allowance, paid through payroll
- Additional £40 per night spending allowance on a pre-loaded card
- Typical commissioning engineers can take home around £5,300+ per month, depending on overtime
- 3+ years' hands-on HV commissioning experience
- Proven commissioning experience up to 132kV
- Must already have SAP experience/authorisation - this is not a role for someone currently training to become an SAP
- Experience working across DNO, ICP, IDNO or private HV networks
- Strong knowledge of HV testing, protection, switchgear and commissioning procedures
- Comfortable working independently on site and managing commissioning activities
The work is carried out across England, so location is flexible for the right candidate.
If you have the SAP and HV commissioning experience required, this is an opportunity to join a growing business with a strong earning potential and substantial overtime available.
Frequently asked questions
How do I apply for HV Commissioning Engineers?
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What are the shift details?
Night shift
What is the pay?
£72,000 - £76,000 per annum
Where is this job based?
Lindley
Who is the employer?
Penguin Recruitment Ltd
Is this a night shift?
Yes. This is a night shift role — shift times are shown in the listing above.
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