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A leading Contractor in the UK energy sector is looking for a Senior Protection & Control Design Engineer to take ownership of critical design activities for high-voltage transmission projects. This is an opportunity to work on complex, multidisciplinary schemes that underpin the nation’s energy infrastructure.

Your Role

• Deliver end-to-end protection and control design—from initial concept through to construction-ready documentation.

• Work closely with teams across HV plant, cabling, civils, and project management to ensure integrated solutions.

• Act as a trusted technical partner for clients and internal stakeholders.

• Plan resources effectively and provide guidance to junior engineers.

• Guarantee compliance with quality standards and client specifications.

• Develop and review tender documentation, AC/DC schematics, and protection diagrams.

• Validate detailed drawings and third-party submissions.

• Define specifications for relays, CTs, VTs, and other essential equipment.

• Perform protection coordination studies and produce relay settings.

• Support commissioning activities and participate in technical meetings.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification.

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in electrical design, including 4+ years on UK transmission projects (e.g., NGET, SSEN).

• Strong knowledge of HV substations (132kV–400kV) and UK regulatory standards.

• Practical experience with protection relays, CT/VT sizing, and AC/DC drawings.

• Proficiency in ETAP and DIgSILENT, with familiarity in IEC 61850, DNP3, and Modbus.

 

• Leadership capability, attention to detail, and a strong safety focus.

• Ability to manage multiple projects in a collaborative environment.

Why Join?

• Competitive salary plus discretionary bonus.

• Company car or car allowance (EV/hybrid options available).

• Private healthcare and health cash plan.

• Matched or contributory pension scheme.

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

• Enhanced family leave policies.

• Employee assistance programme and online GP service.

• Access to retail discounts via rewards portal.

• Cycle-to-work and salary sacrifice schemes.

• Life assurance and recognition programmes.

 

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