Level A Commissioning Engineer

We’re Hiring – Rail - Level A / Commissioning Engineer 🚂

Locations: Primarily Midlands projects, with some work across London. Ideally based between London and the Midlands.
Rate: £600–£750 per day (DOE)

We are looking for experienced Rail Level A / Commissioning Engineers to support electrical maintenance, testing, fault-finding and commissioning activities across railway infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

* Planned and reactive maintenance on LV/HV switchgear and electrical distribution systems.

* Secondary injection testing and protection relay verification.

* Electrical fault-finding, diagnostics and rectification.

* Commissioning new, modified and refurbished railway electrical assets.

* Functional testing, trip checks, interlock testing and operational proving.

* Ensuring all work complies with railway standards and electrical safety procedures.

* Producing accurate test reports and commissioning documentation.

Essential Requirements:

* Current Level A competence.

* Valid PTS certification.

* Proven railway electrical maintenance or commissioning experience.

* Experience with secondary injection testing and protection relays.

* Knowledge of LV/HV switchgear, protection and control systems.

* Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.

* Full UK driving licence.

* Flexibility to work nights, weekends and engineering possessions.

Desirable:

* NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND or equivalent electrical qualification.

* HV switching or additional electrical authorisations.

* Railway substations or power distribution experience.

* SSSTS, SMSTS or relevant safety qualifications.

📩 Interested in this opportunity? Please contact Amy Naden at ISS today!

- a. n a d e n @ i s s - L t d . c o . u k
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed