Protection & Control Design Engineer

First Recruitment Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 74,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

First Recruitment Group is seeking a Protection & Control Design Engineer to lead FEED and detailed design for high‑voltage transmission and renewable energy projects across the UK. The role focuses on delivering robust protection schemes, control philosophies, and settings coordination while ensuring compliance with industry standards and client specifications.

You will support FEED and detailed design across substations and energy infrastructure, participate in design reviews, and liaise with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer status through the IET.
• Proven FEED and detailed design experience for 132kV–400kV projects.
• Knowledge of UK transmission standards and processes.
• Experience with National Grid transmission schemes.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities with strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Deliver FEED and detailed design for Protection & Control systems across transmission and renewable energy projects.
• Develop protection schemes, control philosophies, and settings coordination documentation.
• Produce and review design deliverables meeting project requirements and quality standards.
• Prepare technical docs, reports, bids and client submissions.
• Participate in design reviews, hazard reviews and engineering assurance activities.
• Identify and manage technical risks and support safety-by-design per CDM requirements.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to ensure timely delivery.
• Conduct site visits and non-intrusive surveys to support design development.

Skills

Chartered Engineer

FEED & detailed design

HV transmission

UK standards

Stakeholder engagement

Multi-project coordination

Education

Electrical Engineering degree (BSc/MSc)

Job description

Protection & Control Design Engineer -Ready to play a key role in delivering the UK's critical power infrastructure and energy transition projects?

Our Client has a requirement for a Protection & Control Design Engineer, who will be required to work on a contract basis in one of their offices across the UK.

Role Purpose

Deliver Protection & Control (P&C) design solutions for high-voltage transmission and renewable energy projects.

Support FEED and detailed design activities across substation, transmission, and energy infrastructure schemes.

Ensure designs meet applicable industry standards, safety requirements, and client specifications.

Contribute to the successful delivery of multiple projects while maintaining quality, programme, and budget requirements.

Job Role Responsibilities

• Undertake FEED and detailed design activities for Protection & Control systems across transmission and renewable energy projects.
• Develop interface designs, protection schemes, control philosophies, and settings coordination documentation.
• Produce and review design deliverables, ensuring compliance with project requirements and quality standards.
• Support the preparation of technical documentation, reports, bids, and client submissions.
• Participate in design reviews, hazard reviews, and technical assurance activities.
• Identify and manage technical risks and contribute to safe-by-design principles in accordance with CDM requirements.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary engineering teams and stakeholders to ensure coordinated project delivery.
• Undertake site visits and non-intrusive surveys to support design development and project delivery.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations, standards, and best practice.
• Support project planning and resource coordination across multiple workstreams where required.

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer status through the IET.
• CDAE and/or LCDAE authorisation.
• Proven experience delivering Protection & Control FEED and detailed design for high-voltage installations from 132kV to 400kV.
• Experience working on National Grid transmission schemes.
• Knowledge of UK transmission and utility design standards and processes.
• Experience across the full project lifecycle from feasibility and concept design through to detailed design.
• Familiarity with Protection & Control systems associated with transmission networks, renewable energy projects, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and HVDC infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of high-voltage AIS and GIS substation design environments.
• Ability to work across multiple projects and manage competing priorities effectively.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience chairing or contributing to technical reviews and engineering assurance activities is advantageous.

Company Information

We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Protection & Control Design Engineer looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.