Principal Control Systems Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK seeks a Principal Control Systems Engineer to lead technical delivery on major infrastructure projects. You will mentor a high-performing team and ensure that solutions conform to industry standards and regulations. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in delivering protection solutions and a thorough understanding of the UK transmission network standards, with an emphasis on innovation and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Performance Bonus

Flexible Working

Pension Scheme

Annual Leave

Professional Development

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering protection and control systems within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong understanding of UK transmission network standards.
• Expertise in detailed design including circuit diagrams and testing protocols.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of transmission protection and automation systems.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to a team.
• Act as technical authority for protection systems on projects.

Skills

Protection and control systems delivery

Knowledge of UK transmission standards

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SIPROTEC

DIGSI

Job description

Overview

This role offers the opportunity to lead technical delivery on major infrastructure projects, shaping engineering processes and mentoring a high-performing team.

Responsibilities for Principal Control Systems Engineer

• Lead the delivery of transmission protection and automation systems across new substations and existing infrastructure upgrades
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to a team of protection engineers
• Assess and optimise engineering processes to improve delivery efficiency and quality
• Act as technical authority for protection systems on UK transmission and distribution projects
• Ensure solutions align with current industry standards, specifications, and regulatory policies
• Collaborate with internal teams (Sales, Proposals, Operations) to provide technical input and feedback
• Support testing activities including FAT, settings validation, and interface design
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across the team

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience delivering protection and control systems within multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Strong understanding of UK transmission network standards, particularly Grid specifications
• Experience in Contractor Design Approval (Assurance or Contractor) for Grid projects
• Expertise in detailed design including circuit diagrams, interface layouts, cubicle design, and testing protocols
• Familiarity with industry-standard software tools for simulation and configuration (e.g., SIPROTEC / DIGSI desirable)
• Track record of delivering protection solutions for both brownfield extensions and greenfield builds
• Excellent communication and coordination skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Minimum HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent), with extensive experience in the electricity transmission and distribution sector

Benefits

• Performance Bonus: Annual bonus linked to company performance
• Flexible Working: Fully remote role with flexible hours to support work-life balance
• Pension Scheme: Employer contributions up to 10%
• Annual Leave: 26 days + bank holidays, with option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days
• Professional Development: Support for Chartership, mentoring, and ongoing training

If you are interested in this role, have any questions or wish to apply; then please send me a copy of your CV.Rob Utilise Recruitment