Lead Protection Engineer

Hunter Philips Executive Search; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Philips Executive Search is seeking experienced Protection Engineers and Protection Lead Engineers for major HV Transmission Substation projects across Scotland. The role involves designing and developing protection and control schemes, providing technical support throughout the project lifecycle, and interfacing with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in high voltage transmission protection systems and the ability to manage technical delivery. A background in substation automation and modern numerical relays is preferred.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in high voltage transmission protection systems.
• Familiarity with advanced control and automation systems.
• Capable of managing project delivery and team mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop protection & control schemes for HV substations.
• Coordinate with equipment and system integration teams.
• Provide technical support across project lifecycle.
• Interface with utilities, consultants, and project stakeholders.

Skills

Strong experience in HV transmission protection systems (132kV and above preferred)

Experience with modern numerical relays

Knowledge of protection schemes (distance, differential, busbar)

Familiarity with substation equipment

Ability to manage technical delivery and mentor engineers

Job description

Role: Protection Engineer & Lead Protection Engineer (HV Transmission Substations – Scotland)

Are you looking to deliver end to end protection systems on major national infrastructure programs?

Are you wanting a fast paced, high pressure, high reward environment?

The this might be the role for you....

We are seeking experienced Protection Engineers and Protection Lead Engineers to support major HV Transmission Substation projects across Scotland. This is an opportunity to be involved in the design, specification, and delivery of high-voltage protection and control systems for critical transmission infrastructure.

The company:

A specialist engineering organisation operating in the power transmission and energy infrastructure space, focused on advanced control, protection, and automation systems for high-voltage electrical grids. They work across major utility networks globally, delivering technologies, particularly in substations and transmission systems.

Role Overview:

• Design and development of protection & control schemes for HV substations
• Coordination with equipment and system integration teams
• Technical support across project lifecycle (design through to commissioning support)
• Leading or contributing to protection philosophy and settings (for lead roles)
• Interface with utilities, consultants, and project stakeholders

Ideal Background:

• Strong experience in HV transmission protection systems (132kV and above preferred)
• Experience with modern numerical relays and substation automation
• Knowledge of protection schemes (distance, differential, busbar, etc.)
• Familiarity with substation equipment
• For lead roles: proven ability to manage technical delivery and mentor engineers

If you are interested in shaping the future of UK transmission networks and working on technically challenging protection systems, we would be keen to speak with you.

To express interest, please get in touch with your CV and availability.