Job title: Lead Protection & Control Engineer
Job Type: Permanent
Salary Range: Depending on experience
Location: Glasgow, Scotland or Stone, Staffordshire
Full Site Based/Hybrid/Remote Working: Hybrid working available
Hours of work: Up to 40 hours per week
Role information:
- Our client has been a leader in advanced system integration for decades; optimising efficiency & delivering performance on a massive scale. But with continuous innovation at the heart of their business
- You will take full technical ownership of the Protection & Control scope, leading engineering activities from concept and solution definition through detailed design, factory testing and site support and commissioning
Qualifications/Experience Required:
Technical Leadership & Governance
- Act as the technical authority for Protection & Control engineering within assigned projects.
- Lead the Protection & Control scope across the full project lifecycle, from tender support through detailed design and delivery.
- Chair and lead engineering design reviews, workshops, and technical assurance activities.
- Support client approval processes by contributing to technical justifications, compliance evidence, and solution qualification.
- Lead the development, review & approval of Protection & Control designs, including:
- Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), Key Line Diagrams (KLDs), and concept designs
- System architectures including those for substation automation systems.
- Schematics, general arrangements, calculations, schedules, and associated design deliverables
- Technical documentation such as Functional Design Specifications, Design Intent Documents, and compliance matrices.
- Lead the development, review and oversight of the solution test strategy and documentation to support solution delivery both for Factory and Site Testing.
- Identify and select appropriate Protection & Control technologies to meet functional, operational, and regulatory requirements including numerical relays (GE, Siemens, SEL, etc.).
- Apply IEC 61850, substation communications, and cyber security considerations within design solutions.
- Lead the development, review and approval of relay settings, and protection coordination studies.
- Ensure all designs comply with ENA, BS, IEC standards, and specific DNO/National Grid standards (e.g., TP-series).
Project Delivery & Support
- Take responsibility for the effective technical delivery of Protection & Control engineering scope to support project delivery to agreed time, cost, quality, and safety targets.
- Support Project Managers with technical input relating to change management, programme impacts, cost, and risk.
- Working with the project manager proactively identify and manage technical and delivery risks, ensuring mitigation measures are implemented.
Site & Stakeholder Engagement
- Undertake site visits and non intrusive surveys to support design development, tendering, and delivery activities.
- Provide technical support during installation, testing, and commissioning phases as required.
- Maintain effective working relationships with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders through clear and professional communication.
Protection & Control Expertise
- Extensive experience delivering Protection & Control engineering solutions within Transmission and/or Distribution.
- Strong understanding of Protection & Control system design, including protection philosophies, schemes, and system integration.
- Proven knowledge of relevant UK industry standards, client specifications, and regulatory requirements.
- Experience working with Protection & Control equipment and systems from one or more major industry vendors like GE, Siemens, SEL, etc.
- Have knowledge and experience for practical implementation of IEC 61850 in a Protection & Control Solutions
Technical Leadership & Authority
- Demonstrable experience acting as a technical lead, discipline lead, or design authority on complex engineering projects.
- Ability to take full technical ownership of Protection & Control scope and provide clear technical direction to others.
- Experience leading design reviews and technical assurance activities.
- Confidence to challenge and defend engineering decisions with clients and stakeholders.
Design, Delivery & Communication
- Proven ability to produce, review, and technically approve Protection & Control designs and documentation.
- Working knowledge of IEC 61850 and its practical application within substation environments.
- Understanding of substation communications and cyber security implications for Protection & Control systems.
- Experience working across the full project lifecycle from concept through to implementation.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience engaging directly with clients and project teams.
UK National Security Vetting Status – BPSS Required for this role
We try to respond to all applicants, but sometimes this is not possible due to high volumes of applications; if you have not heard from us within 14 days, regrettably it means you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Company information:
This Permanent vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd
Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands, to SMEs and start-ups. As a family‑owned business, Rullion’s approach is credible and honest, focused on building long‑lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.
Rullion is a forward‑thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base; from small start‑ups to large household names.
We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.
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