Principal Control Systems Engineer

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Overview

Transmission & Protection Systems

Location: Fully Remote (UK-based)

Salary: Circa £85,000 + Bonus + Benefits

Responsibilities

  • Lead the delivery of protection and automation systems for new substations and existing infrastructure upgrades.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentoring to a team of protection engineers.
  • Assess and optimise engineering processes to improve delivery efficiency and quality.
  • Act as technical authority for protection systems on UK transmission and distribution projects.
  • Ensure solutions align with current industry standards, specifications, and regulatory policies.
  • Collaborate with internal teams (Sales, Proposals, Operations) to provide technical input and feedback.
  • Support testing activities including FAT, settings validation, and interface design.
  • Promote a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across the team.

Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience delivering protection and control systems within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
  • Strong understanding of UK transmission network standards, particularly National Grid specifications.
  • Experience in Contractor Design Approval (Assurance or Contractor) for National Grid projects.
  • Expertise in detailed design including circuit diagrams, interface layouts, cubicle design, and testing protocols.
  • Familiarity with industry-standard software tools for simulation and configuration (e.g., SIPROTEC / DIGSI desirable).
  • Track record of delivering protection solutions for brownfield extensions and greenfield builds.
  • Excellent communication and coordination skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Minimum HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent), with extensive experience in the electricity transmission and distribution sector.

Benefits

  • Performance Bonus: Annual bonus linked to company performance
  • Flexible Working: Fully remote role with flexible hours to support work-life balance
  • Pension Scheme: Employer contributions up to 10%
  • Annual Leave: 26 days + bank holidays, with option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days
  • Professional Development: Support for Chartership, mentoring, and ongoing training

Job Details

  • Seniority: Mid-Senior level
  • Employment Type: Full-time
  • Job Function: Manufacturing
  • Industries: Manufacturing

If you are interested in this role, please send a copy of your CV.

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Location:
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Salary:
£100,000 - £125,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Engineering

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