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Commissioning Manager in Scotland
Location Scotland
Salary Negotiable
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Commissioning Manager - Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
Location: Site-based in Scotland (with occasional flexibility to work from home or office)
Contract: 18-month fixed term, with potential to become permanent
Salary: 90,000 + up to 33% annual bonus
Benefits: Electric car salary sacrifice scheme, 8% pension contribution (can increase to 10%)
A leading clean energy business is seeking a Commissioning Manager to support the delivery of some of the largest and most advanced Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in Europe. This is a key opportunity to contribute to the shift toward net-zero by enabling greater integration of renewable energy.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the full commissioning lifecycle from planning through to operational handover.
• Oversee quality control during design and installation phases, ensuring Inspection Test Plans (ITPs) are in place and followed.
• Collaborate with contractors to develop detailed commissioning plans, procedures, and schedules.
• Supervise the installation and start-up of electrical systems, including batteries, inverters, transformers, switchgear, control and protection systems.
• Coordinate BESS commissioning and testing activities with the OEM and National Grid (ESO) control desk.

Requirements:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline (preferred).
• Minimum of 5-7 years' experience commissioning energy infrastructure projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of high-voltage (HV) systems, including transformers, switchgear, inverters, protection devices, and SCADA systems.
• Experience with BESS projects is highly desirable.

How to apply:
If you are interested in finding out more about this opportunity, please apply via the link or contact me on 02392 228 224 - and we will let you know if you have been shortlisted.
Disclaimer:
This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
Job reference 126571_1749485826
Date posted 09 June 2025
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Simon Cheung
Principal Consultant - Solar & BESS
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