HVDC Engineering Manager

Job description

About the Role: We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager – HVDC Control & Protection (C&P) to lead a highly skilled technical team delivering HVDC solutions worldwide. This role combines deep technical involvement in HVDC control technology with people leadership and project execution responsibility.

You will lead a team of approximately 10–15 Control & Protection engineers, accountable for technical delivery across HVDC projects, development of control concepts, and close technical engagement with customers. The role requires hands-on expertise in HVDC control systems and validation and verification, alongside strong leadership, mentoring, and coaching capabilities.

Technical Leadership & Project Execution

• Lead and drive end-to-end technical execution of HVDC Control & Protection scope across customer projects.
• Define and approve technical concepts, architectures, and control strategies for HVDC systems.
• Act as the technical authority for HVDC control technology, ensuring compliance with project requirements, standards, and business best practices.
• Oversee and contribute to validation and verification activities, including controller testing, system integration testing, and site support.
• Support commissioning, troubleshooting, and technical problem-solving during project execution phases.

Customer & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as a key technical interface towards customers, consultants, and internal stakeholders.
• Lead technical discussions, reviews, and clarifications with customers related to HVDC control and protection solutions.
• Translate customer requirements into clear technical specifications and executable engineering solutions.

People Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach, and develop a diverse team of 10–15 engineers
• Balance hands-on technical involvement with effective people management.
• Support capability development through training plans, mentoring, technical coaching, and knowledge sharing.
• Conduct performance management, goal setting, and career development discussions.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Control Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in HVDC Control & Protection engineering
• Proven expertise in HVDC control systems, including control algorithms, system dynamics, and grid integration.
• Strong experience in validation & verification, including RTDS or equivalent real-time simulation tools.
• Prior experience in a technical leadership or people management role, leading engineering teams.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Manchester

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

02-02-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English