Senior/Lead Protection & Control Systems Engineer

Job description

Our client, an operational technology and digital transformation company, is recruiting for a Senior/Lead Protection & Control Systems Engineer to join their business in Staffordshire.

Position Title:

Senior/Lead Protection & Control Systems Engineer

Position Type

Permanent

Start Date:

ASAP

Location:

Remote from UK

Contact:

Ashish Rastogi | +44 151 808 1029

Job Description:

• As part of a broader Protection and Control team, you will be responsible for the design and implementation of Protection Systems that are for clients across the UK Transmission and Distribution sector.

Responsibilities

• Technically lead and advise for the project Protection & Control content ensuring compliance to relevant standards.
• Lead the design including chairing design workshops, review meetings and working with the stakeholders to ensure a compliant system is provided meeting client and regulatory standards.
• Develop SLD, KLD’s, System Architecture and Concept Level Designs to support solution development and ensure that project / client requirements are fulfilled, including the identification of the most suitable technology for the application.
• Undertake site visits / non-intrusive surveys as required to support the tendering and project teams in technical matters, as part of the design activities or as part of site implementation support.
• Produce and review technical documentation to support the design, development and delivery of systems such as Functional Design Spec, Design Intent Documents and Compliance Documents etc.
• Produce and review Protection & Control designs including schematics drawings, general arrangements, layouts, supporting calculations and schedules.
• Contribute to the client approval qualification of solutions, helping to ensure compliance to client specifications/requirements.
• Be responsible for the effective delivery to time, quality and budget.
• Provide technical support, input and feedback for sales and tendering of projects.
• Support the Project Manager in identification of change, programme, cost etc
• Support others in the project team to ensure risks are proactively identified, assessed and managed to avoid adverse impacts on the project.

Requirements:

• Have a good understanding and keen interest in the UK Transmission and Distribution Systems.
• Have experience in Protection & Control Technology across one or more of the key vendors.
• Have a working knowledge of IEC61850 and how to implement this within the field.
• Have knowledge of communications systems, substation protocols along with an understanding of Cyber Security and the implications/ requirements for design in Protection and Control solutions Structured and analytical way of working.
• Ability to work independently/Lead/work as part of a team.
• Ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines and to motivate others to achieve the same.
• Have excellent communication skills.
• Be flexible in methods of working to achieve best outcomes.
• Successfully completed technical degree (Bachelor, Master, Diploma) or a comparable qualification or relevant experience.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

United Kingdom

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

05-02-2026

Profession type

Logistics jobs

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