Senior / Principal Protection & Control Design Engineer - HV

Morgan Sindall Group Plc; York, Derby, Warwick, Manchester, London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking 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 engineering design and technical documentation. You will collaborate with a diverse group of professionals, encouraging innovative solutions and ownership in decision-making. With a strong emphasis on professional development and a supportive work environment, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their careers in a collaborative setting.

Benefits

Company car or cash allowance

Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan

Life assurance scheme

25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave

Discount scheme (including gym membership)

Flexible working

Family friendly policies

Employee assistance

Professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in producing designs, calculations, and reports for HV projects.
• Strong maths and science background, preferably in power engineering.

Responsibilities

• Manage production of project deliverables through a robust checking process.
• Support CAD technicians and ensure adherence to management procedures.

Skills

HV Design

Protection & Control Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Technical Documentation

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Power Engineering Background

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 have grown rapidly in the Transmission & Distribution sector over the last ten years and have been successful in winning a number of major projects within the UK. As the demand to deliver exceptional engineering design from our clients continues to grow, an opportunity has arisen for a Senior/ Principal Electrical (P&C) Engineer.

The Senior / Principal P&C Engineer – HV role will be reporting to the Discipline Lead – HV and will be responsible ensuring the quality and consistency of the teams output in the production and control of drawings and technical documents.

You will also work with the Power Sector Director to assist during the bid process in order to secure further work.

About You

You must have experience (depending on seniority) in the production of all designs, calculations, reports & drawings associated with new or modification of HV projects from 33kV – 400kV covering protection & control.

• This will cover the production of single line diagrams, key line diagrams, wiring diagrams, P&C schematics, circuit diagrams, protection settings and calculations, technical specifications and other design deliverables detailed below.
• The candidate must have a reasonable level of maths and science, preferably from a power engineering background and have good communication skills.
• In your role, you will manage the production of project deliverables through a robust checking process but must also support the CAD technicians with the development of drawings and support the actual delivery of the outputs.
• Delivering secondary design requirements
• Take part in Design & HAZID reviews as appropriate
• The adherence to and control of documents and drawings in accordance with Baker Hicks management procedures.
• Design input/output within the designated risk management process.
• Development of team specific standards to ensure the consistency of the output.

Why this role?

• You will form part of a team that is a trusted partner for some of the UK's largest critical infrastructure projects.
• You will be joining a diverse, established team with a varied background of skills and expertise, who value new ideas and welcome innovative solutions. You are encouraged to take ownership and have freedom in decision-making
• Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team you will have links into the wider network of engineers within the business to learn and grow.

About BakerHicks

We’ve been innovating in design, engineering and project delivery since 1957 and operate from 14 locations for a truly European reach. For more about our company story, see:About | BakerHicks .

BakerHicks. AMorgan Sindall Group company.

Benefits

Whatever your discipline, you’ll be alongside some of the most talented people in the industry. Our network of offices are appealing, friendly and comfortable spaces, easily accessible by car or public transport. And our salary and benefits packages are some of the best in the industry. What you get will depend on what you do, with individual performance-related rewards also on offer in addition to:

• Company car or cash allowance
• Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan
• Life assurance scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave
• Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc)
• Flexible working
• Family friendly policies
• Employee assistance
• Professional development

BakerHicks is an equal opportunity employer. We care about creating an inclusive atmosphere and are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion throughout.

BakerHicks is an inclusive organisation welcoming talent from all backgrounds. Applicants are assessed on the basis of personal merit and qualifications.

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