Senior / Principal Protection & Control Design Engineer - HV

Morgan Sindall Group Plc; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior/Principal Protection & Control Design Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to work on critical infrastructure projects across the UK, ensuring high-quality design outputs and collaboration during the bid process. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in HV design, from 33kV to 400kV, and will be part of a diverse team that values innovation and professional growth. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this company offers a supportive environment for all talents.

Benefits

Company car or cash allowance

Matched pension contributions up to 6%

Life assurance

25 days annual leave

Discount schemes

Flexible working arrangements

Family-friendly policies

Employee assistance programs

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in designing and producing reports for HV projects.
• Solid background in power engineering and effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage project deliverables and support CAD technicians.
• Ensure document control and contribute to design reviews.

Skills

HV design

Power engineering

Communication skills

Mathematics and science

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineering Qualification

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Senior / Principal Protection & Control Design Engineer - HV

Ref 77719 | Vacancy title: Senior / Principal Protection & Control Design Engineer - HV | Function(s): Design, Engineering | Contract type: Full time permanent | Region: National | Location(s): London, Warwick, Manchester, Derby, Motherwell, York

Description

BakerHicks has grown rapidly in the Transmission & Distribution sector over the last ten years and has secured numerous major projects across the UK. As demand for exceptional engineering design increases, we are seeking a Senior/Principal Electrical (P&C) Engineer.

The Senior / Principal P&C Engineer – HV will report to the Discipline Lead – HV and will ensure the quality and consistency of team outputs in producing drawings and technical documents. You will also collaborate with the Power Sector Director during the bid process to secure new work.

About You

You should have experience (depending on seniority) in designing, calculating, and producing reports & drawings for HV projects from 33kV to 400kV, covering protection & control systems. This includes creating single line diagrams, wiring diagrams, P&C schematics, circuit diagrams, protection settings, technical specifications, and other deliverables.

The ideal candidate will have a solid background in power engineering, good communication skills, and a basic understanding of maths and science. Your responsibilities include managing project deliverables through a thorough checking process, supporting CAD technicians, and supporting the delivery of outputs.

• Deliver secondary design requirements
• Participate in Design & HAZID reviews as appropriate
• Ensure document and drawing control in line with BakerHicks procedures
• Contribute to design input/output within risk management processes
• Develop team standards to ensure output consistency

Why this role?

• Be part of a trusted team working on some of the UK's largest critical infrastructure projects
• Join a diverse, experienced team that values innovation and ownership
• Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary network to learn and grow

About BakerHicks

Since 1957, BakerHicks has been innovating in design, engineering, and project delivery. Operating from 14 locations across Europe, we invite you to learn more about our story at: About | BakerHicks. BakerHicks is part of the Morgan Sindall Group.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Company car or cash allowance
• Up to 6% matched pension contributions
• Life assurance
• 25 days annual leave plus options to buy additional days
• Discount schemes (gym memberships, mobile phones, etc.)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Family-friendly policies
• Employee assistance programs
• Opportunities for professional development

BakerHicks is committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming talent from all backgrounds. We assess applicants based on merit and qualifications.

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