Lead Protection & Control Systems Engineer

🔌 Lead Protection & Control Systems Engineer - Transmission & Distribution

📍 Location: Staffordshire or Glasgow with hybrid working arrangements

📅 Full-time | Permanent

Are you an experienced Protection & Control Systems Engineer with a passion for delivering innovative solutions in the Transmission & Distribution sector? My client are looking for a technical leader to join their growing team of experts.

As a Lead Engineer, you'll take ownership of the design and implementation of Protection Systems across high-impact energy infrastructure projects throughout the UK. You'll work closely with clients and internal teams, ensuring our solutions meet the highest standards of quality, compliance, and performance.

🔧 What You'll Do:

✔ Lead the technical delivery of Protection & Control systems across key projects

✔ Design and review SLDs, schematics, layouts, and system architecture

✔ Chair design workshops and engage stakeholders to align on compliant solutions

✔ Conduct site visits and support installation, commissioning, and testing activities

✔ Produce and review essential technical documentation (FDS, design specs, compliance reports)

✔ Support sales, tenders, and project management with expert technical input

✔ Ensure successful delivery within time, budget, and quality targets

✅ What You'll Bring:

🔹 Proven experience in Protection & Control engineering within T&D systems

🔹 Strong understanding of UK standards, client requirements, and key technologies

🔹 Hands-on knowledge of IEC61850, substation protocols, and cybersecurity considerations

🔹 Experience with leading vendor technologies

🔹 Relevant technical degree or equivalent experience

🔹 Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel

Please apply ASAP if you are interested to hear more.