Senior Protection & Control Engineer
CV-LibraryManchesterpermanentPosted: 22 April 2026
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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
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