Protection and Control (P&C) Discipline Lead

AtkinsRéalis; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible holiday allowances

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in the UK seeks an experienced Protection and Control Group Discipline Lead to guide a team across HV substations and transmission projects. Based in Birmingham, Epsom, Glasgow or Leeds, you will work with clients and internal teams to deliver robust energy solutions.

You will line-manage, mentor and recruit, driving FEED and detailed design with a focus on technical integrity and quality bid submissions. Chartered status and IET membership are desirable.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualifications and experience.
• Experience in staff development, line management, team leadership.
• Chartered Engineer and IET membership desirable; TP-141 / CDAE desirable.
• Proven experience in P&C design of substation protection schemes, IEC 61850 and SCADA/SAS integration.
• Encouraged to apply even if not all requirements are met.

Responsibilities

• Line manage a team of protection and control engineers with mentorship and career development support.
• Focus on growth: recruitment, onboarding, retention to scale the team.
• Provide technical leadership for FEED and detailed design on major projects.
• Drive QA to ensure high standards in FEED, design and bid submissions.
• Ensure staff are equipped through training and culture.

Skills

Staff leadership

Team development

Communication

Mentorship

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Chartered Engineer (IET)

TP-141 / CDAE qualifications

Tools

IEC 61850

SCADA/SAS integration

Protection scheme design

Job description

Overview

Take our vision into the future.
Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? How about joining our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients' problems head-on. It's'a diverse and inclusive work environment where world-class talent knows no distinctions.

We know that different people have different priorities, which is why we're here to support you. Flexible and remote working is a central part of our culture. So, talk to us about what's'ideal for you – from reduced weeks to buying more leave over school holidays. And if you're returning from a career break, ask us how we can help you transition back into work with us.

We are seeking an experienced Protection and Control Group Discipline Lead for our growing P&C team. You will be based in one of our key offices in Birmingham, Epsom, Glasgow or Leeds, working closely with clients and internal teams to deliver best-in-class solutions to support the electricity sector (HV substations, HV cables, Transmission & Distribution, Overhead Lines, HVDC). The sector is undergoing unprecedented growth at the moment, and a growth mindset is critical for the lead role.

Your role

Are you a protection and control engineer with leadership skills, a growth mindset, and a passion for people? Do you like to support and inspire your team? Do you thrive on juggling multiple priorities? If yes, could you be our Discipline Lead? In this role you will:

• Line manage a team of protection and control engineers, providing mentorship, performance management, and career development support. Ensure a high level of communication, engagement, and pastoral care throughout the team.
• Focus on growth (recruitment, onboarding, retention) to enable the team to sustainably grow to match the market demand.
• Provide Technical Leadership: Lead P&C FEED and detailed design work for major transmission scale projects, ensuring technical integrity and compliance with client specifications.
• Drive Quality Assurance: Drive quality and assure the delivery of FEED, detailed design, and bid submissions to the highest standards.
• Ensure that staff are technically equipped to deliver high-quality work to clients (through training, development and culture).

About you

In addition to having strong communication and leadership skills, you will have experience in and be able to demonstrate a selection of the following attributes:

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualifications and experience.
• Experience in staff development, line management, team leadership.
• Chartered Engineer and a member of IET is desirable. TP-141, CDAE qualifications highly desirable.
• Proven experience in P&C design of substation protection schemes, IEC 61850, SCADA/SAS integration, interlocking, control systems) in UK or internationally.
• If you don't meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply — we value potential as well as experience.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

Rewards and benefits – Careers at AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more.

Additional information

Security clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria. If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know at the application stage.

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