Senior Protection & Control Engineer

Senior Protection and Control Engineer (T and D)

Base: Warrington

Work pattern: Hybrid 2 days office / 3 days home, with flexibility where needed

Typical office hubs: Manchester / Warrington

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Up to £70,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits

Overview

If you are working in Protection and Control on UK transmission or DNO networks, this is an opportunity to step into a role with real technical ownership, flexibility, and clear progression.

You will join an engineering team delivering across major UK network programmes, taking responsibility for protection schemes, relays, and substation automation systems.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Work on major UK grid and substation upgrade programmes
• Clear progression into Principal level
• Flexible hybrid working 2 days office / 3 days home
• Flexibility to support personal commitments
• Strong mix of design, testing, and commissioning exposure
• Long-term secured project pipeline

Key Responsibilities

• Designing Protection and Control systems for HV substations 132kV-400kV+
• Developing protection schemes, relay settings, and interlocking philosophies
• Producing and reviewing secondary design drawings and technical documentation
• Working on substation automation, SCADA, and control systems
• Supporting design assurance, verification, and protection coordination studies
• Engaging with transmission clients, DNOs, and ICPs
• Supporting FAT and SAT, commissioning, and site activities
• Providing technical guidance to engineers and supporting team development

Requirements

• Strong experience in Protection and Control within UK transmission or DNO environments
• Experience with protection schemes, relays, and coordination studies
• Knowledge of substation automation, SCADA, and secondary systems
• Experience working on HV substations 132kV-400kV+
• Familiarity with UK grid standards, design assurance, and testing processes
• Practical, safety-focused approach with strong stakeholder engagement