Lead Protection & Control Engineer

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Aston-by-Stone; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HyFlex working

Job summary

Rullion Ltd. is seeking a Lead Protection & Control Engineer to own the protection scope across complex projects.

You will define and govern designs from tender through to on-site delivery, chair design reviews, and ensure compliance with ENA/IEC standards. Key responsibilities include leading protection architectures, SLDs/KLDs, and cyber security considerations while coordinating testing strategies for factory and site environments.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience delivering Protection & Control engineering solutions in Transmission and/or Distribution.
• Strong understanding of protection philosophies, schemes, and system integration.
• Proven knowledge of UK industry standards, client specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with protection equipment from major vendors (GE, Siemens, SEL, etc.).
• Experience applying IEC 61850 in Protection & Control solutions.

Responsibilities

• Take full technical ownership of Protection & Control scope across projects.
• Lead design reviews, workshops, and technical assurance activities.
• Develop and approve SLDs, KLDs, and system architectures.
• Coordinate solution testing strategy for factory and site testing.
• Support client approvals with technical justifications and compliance evidence.

Skills

Protection & Control

Technical Leadership

Substation Automation

IEC 61850

UK Standards Knowledge

Job description

Job title: Lead Protection & Control Engineer Job Type: Permanent Start date: ASAP Salary Range: Depending on experience Benefits Package: Package available 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

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.

Essential Requirements 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

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

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.

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

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