Lead Protection & Design Engineer role (Chartered)

Our client is looking for a Lead Protection & Design Engineer (Chartered) to support the delivery of a major renewable energy project. This role offers the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, with three days in the office each week, based at any company office around the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and direction for protection and control engineering across multiple projects.
• Define best practices, standards, and methodologies for substation protection and automation systems.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders on grid protection strategies and emerging technologies.
• Oversee design, configuration, and implementation of advanced protection and control schemes for transmission substations.
• Ensure compliance with IEC, IEEE, and national grid standards while driving innovation in system design.
• Manage project budgets, timelines, and resource allocation for engineering teams.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
• Lead technical reviews and provide authoritative guidance on complex engineering challenges.
• Serve as the main technical interface for clients, regulators, and contractors.
• Support tendering processes with authoritative technical input and cost optimization strategies.
• Represent the organization in industry forums and contribute to shaping future standards.

About You

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline; Chartered Engineer status is essential.
• Extensive experience in substation protection and control engineering (HV/EHV systems).
• Proven track record of leading engineering teams and delivering large-scale projects.
• Expertise in protection relays, SCADA systems, and communication protocols (IEC 61850, DNP3, etc.).
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with power system analysis tools (such as ETAP, DIgSILENT, or similar).
• Previous National Grid experience is preferred but not essential.

If you are interested in this role, please apply.

Please note: you must already have the right to work in the country where this role is based to be considered for it.