Senior Protection & Control Engineer

ROLE: Senior Protection & Control Engineer

HOURS: 40 hours per week, LOCATION: Olney (Hybrid)

We’re looking for a Senior Protection & Control Engineer who will lead the technical delivery and design of HV and EHV protection and control systems for renewable and utility‑scale infrastructure projects.

Role Responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day technical leadership and management of a protection and control engineering team, ensuring safe, reliable and efficient operation of HV and EHV substations up to 400kV.
• Lead the design, specification and configuration of complete protection and control systems, including setting project‑specific protection philosophies and ensuring compliance with Grid Code, ENA G99, DNO and TSO standards.
• Review tender and contract documentation, define protection scopes of work, and deliver high‑quality technical documentation, drawings and calculations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Act as technical authority across projects, resolving engineering challenges, coordinating multi‑disciplinary interfaces, and ensuring right‑first‑time delivery aligned with quality assurance processes.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers, embed CDM 2015 principles, and promote safety and sustainability by design across all engineering activities.

Required Qualifications

• Degree, HND or HNC in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems preferred).
• Significant experience (10+ years) designing HV and EHV protection and control systems from 11kV to 132kV and ideally up to 400kV.
• Strong working knowledge of British and international standards, including Grid Code, ENA G99, and DNO/TSO requirements.
• Proven experience leading or technically managing specialist electrical design teams.
• Working knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015 and the designer’s role under CDM.

What’s in it for you?

The opportunity to lead technically complex, high‑impact HV and renewable energy projects in a collaborative environment with a strong focus on technical excellence and professional development. Hybrid working with long‑term career progression in a growing engineering function.

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