Commissioning Panel Chair (BP141)

About the role

Egis Group's Omnia Projects, a specialist in T&D engineering, project management and technical assurance, is recruiting a Commissioning Panel Chair (CPC) authorised to BP141. The CPC oversees and ensures the safe and compliant commissioning of equipment in line with BP106, chairs commissioning panels and holds overall accountability for the process, ensuring compliance with National Grid Safety Rules, commissioning handbooks, company policies and industry regulations. The role is home-based, with the option to work from Omnia offices in Stafford, Stockton Heath or Northallerton depending on project needs, and requires willingness to travel throughout the UK.

Key responsibilities

• Chair commissioning panel meetings and lead technical discussions and decisions during commissioning working parties
• Ensure all commissioning activities comply with National Grid Safety Rules, commissioning handbooks, company policies and industry regulations
• Assess and manage commissioning risks, confirm adherence to operational procedures, method statements and risk assessments
• Review and approve commissioning documentation, including test plans, procedures and reports
• Verify that pre-commissioning checks, system testing and functional tests meet required standards
• Liaise with Project Managers, Engineers, Site Managers and National Grid representatives
• Identify and resolve commissioning issues, implement corrective actions and maintain accurate records, as-built documentation and test results
• Approve and sign off final commissioning reports

Required profile

• Extensive experience in high-voltage electrical assets within a transmission or distribution environment
• Proven track record of taking part in commissioning panels and leading technical decision-making
• BP141 (formerly TP141) CPC authorisation, or previous holding of it
• Strong understanding of National Grid procedures and project delivery through to commissioning
• Organised, with excellent communication and leadership skills, able to coordinate stakeholders, chair meetings and workshops and keep accurate minutes and action points

What we offer

• Competitive salary plus discretionary bonus, 40-hour week with overtime paid or time off in lieu
• 22 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Private medical insurance, workplace pension and death in service cover
• Company car scheme