Associate Director, P&C Design – Substations & HVDC

First Recruitment Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

First Recruitment Group is seeking an Associate Director Protection & Control Engineer to support high-profile Power & Energy projects, including 132kV-400kV HV installations and HVDC interconnectors.

Based in South East London with hybrid working, UK locations can be considered. You will lead FEED and detailed design, oversee interfaces and settings, manage the P&C team, ensure quality and bid support, and contribute to strategic technical planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer through the IET.
• LCDAE or CDAE required.
• Extensive experience in P&C FEED and detailed design for HV installations (132kV-400kV).
• Knowledge of National Grid and SSE design processes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead FEED and detailed design workstreams for Protection & Control systems across transmission and renewable energy projects.
• Oversee interface design, protection schemes, control philosophies, and settings coordination.
• Ensure quality assurance and timely delivery of design packages, bids, and client deliverables.
• Manage and grow the P&C engineering team, including recruitment, onboarding, and capability development.
• Monitor and improve the team billability, utilisation, and performance metrics.
• Support major bids and proposals, contributing to technical strategy and resource planning.
• Undertake site visits and non-intrusive surveys as required for design or site support.
• Chair design reviews, hazard reviews, and technical assurance meetings.
• Identifying and managing technical risks, ensuring compliance with CDM and safety standards.
• Maintain and grow client relationships, supporting strategic business development and market positioning.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Team management

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering

Chartered Engineer (IET)

LCDAE or CDAE

Job description

First Recruitment Group is seeking an Associate Director Protection & Control Engineer to support high-profile Power & Energy projects, including 132kV-400kV HV installations and HVDC interconnectors.

Based in South East London with hybrid working, UK locations can be considered. You will lead FEED and detailed design, oversee interfaces and settings, manage the P&C team, ensure quality and bid support, and contribute to strategic technical planning.