Protection and Control (P&C) Discipline Lead

AtkinsRéalis UK Limited; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and remote working

Hybrid working culture

Career development opportunities

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis UK Limited invites applications for a Protection and Control Group Discipline Lead based from our UK offices (Birmingham/Epsom/Glasgow/Leeds). You will provide technical leadership for FEED and detailed design on transmission-scale projects, ensuring quality and client compliance while supporting growth of the P&C team.

The role offers flexible/remote working, a hybrid culture and opportunities for career development aligned with market demand in the electricity sector.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in staff development and line management.
• Chartered Engineer and IET membership desirable.
• TP-141 or CDAE qualifications desirable.
• Proven P&C design experience for substation protection schemes.

Responsibilities

• Line manage a team of protection and control engineers and mentor them.
• Lead FEED and detailed design work for transmission-scale projects.
• Drive quality assurance for FEED, design, and bid submissions.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Communication

People management

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Chartered Engineer (CEng) desirable

TP-141, CDAE qualifications desirable

Tools

IEC 61850

SCADA/SAS integration

Substation protection tools

Job description

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

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.

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.

We are 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.

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.

Worker Type

Employee Job Type Regular At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences. Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital. News and information are available at Atkinsrealis or follow us on LinkedIn.