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.