Senior Protection & Control Engineer

Mitie; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitie is seeking a Senior Protection & Control Engineer to lead the technical delivery and design of HV and EHV protection and control systems for renewable and utility-scale projects. The role focuses on delivering safe, reliable substation protection across up to 400kV with strong leadership and documentation discipline.

You will mentor junior engineers, ensure alignment with Grid Code, ENA G99, and CDM principles, and drive quality throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Degree, HND or HNC in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems preferred).
• Significant experience (10+ years) designing HV and EHV protection and control systems from 11kV to 132kV and up to 400kV.
• Strong knowledge of Grid Code, ENA G99, DNO/TSO standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day technical leadership and management of a protection & control engineering team for HV/EHV substations up to 400kV.
• Lead the design, specification and configuration of protection and control systems, including project‑specific philosophies and compliance with standards.
• Review tender documents, define protection scopes of work, and deliver high‑quality technical documents throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Team leadership

Project delivery

Mentoring

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

ROLE: Senior Protection & Control EngineerHOURS: 40 hours per weekLOCATION: Flexible

Mitie Power & Grid is one of the UK's largest and most experienced providers of grid connection and renewable energy services. We offer a comprehensive suite of specialist services across grid application, design, equipment procurement, installation, testing, commissioning and ongoing operations and maintenance. Our focus is on supporting decarbonisation through projects including battery energy storage (BESS), EV infrastructure, utility‑scale solar and wind.

Our Major Projects & Connections division brings together G2 Energy, ESM Power and Rock Power Connections, as well as our wider major projects delivery teams and access to thousands of engineering experts within Mitie. Together, we deliver some of the UK's most complex engineering, energy and infrastructure projects. We support customers across the entire asset life cycle, with everything from high voltage electrical infrastructure and grid connections through to major engineering programmes, helping to shape the UK's energy transition.

We're looking for a Senior Protection & Control Engineer who will lead the technical delivery and design of HV and EHV protection and control systems for renewable and utility‑scale infrastructure projects.

Role Responsibilities

• -Provide day‑to‑day technical leadership and management of a protection and control engineering team, ensuring the safe, reliable and efficient operation of HV and EHV substations up to 400kV.
• -Lead the design, specification and configuration of complete protection and control systems, including setting project‑specific protection philosophies and ensuring compliance with Grid Code, ENA G99, DNO and TSO standards.
• -Review tender and contract documentation, define protection scopes of work, and deliver high‑quality technical documentation, drawings and calculations throughout the project lifecycle.
• -Act as technical authority across projects, resolving engineering challenges, coordinating multi‑disciplinary interfaces, and ensuring “right‑first‑time” delivery aligned with quality assurance processes.
• -Mentor and develop junior engineers, embed CDM 2015 principles, and promote safety and sustainability by design across all engineering activities.

Required Qualifications

• -Degree, HND or HNC in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems preferred).
• -Significant experience (10+ years) designing HV and EHV protection and control systems from 11kV to 132kV and ideally up to 400kV.
• -Strong working knowledge of British and international standards, including Grid Code, ENA G99, and DNO/TSO requirements.
• -Proven experience leading or technically managing specialist electrical design teams.
• -Working knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015 and the designer's role under CDM.

What's in it for you?

• -The opportunity to lead technically complex, high‑impact HV and renewable energy projects.
• -A collaborative working environment with a strong focus on technical excellence and professional development.
• -Hybrid working with long‑term career progression in a growing engineering function.

There's a place for you at Mitie - join us today!