Lead Protection Engineer

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Job Description

Senior / Lead Protection & Control Engineer
UK - Contract (12 months)
Birmingham, Glasgow and Remote locations available
Are you an experienced Protection & Control Engineer ready to take the technical lead?
Do you enjoy working on complex transmission and distribution projects across the UK?
Looking for a long-term contract where your expertise genuinely makes an impact?
What's in it for you
Long-term 12-month contract
Highly competitive hourly rate (kept confidential)
Outside IR35 engagement available
Flexible working arrangements depending on project needs
Exposure to critical UK infrastructure projects
What will you be doing?
Leading the design and delivery of Protection & Control systems across UK T&D projects
Providing technical leadership and guidance to engineers within the project team
Producing and reviewing protection philosophies, schemes, calculations and drawings
Working with clients and stakeholders to ensure designs meet technical and regulatory requirements
Supporting projects through design, implementation, testing and commissioning phases
Contributing to technical reviews, design workshops and site activities where required
Where you'll be doing it
You'll be supporting major UK energy projects delivered in highly regulated environments. Work will span transmission and distribution networks, with projects focused on reliability, compliance and long-term asset performance.
What you'll need
Strong experience as a Senior or Lead Protection & Control Engineer
Proven background in the UK Transmission and Distribution sector
Solid working knowledge of IEC 61850 and modern protection schemes
Experience with protection relays and systems from major OEMs
Ability to technically lead designs and mentor other engineers
Comfortable working independently and engaging directly with clients
Willingness to travel to site when required
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Location:
Birmingham
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Engineering

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