Senior Protection & Control Systems Engineer - Hybrid

NMS Recruit Ltd t/a Russell Taylor Group; Stone; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Fantastic basic salary

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Training and development

6.5% Pension scheme

Life Assurance (4x annual salary)

Private healthcare

Flexible start & finish times

Job summary

NMS Recruit Ltd t/a Russell Taylor Group is seeking a Lead Protection & Control Systems Engineer for a hybrid role in Staffordshire. You will lead and advise on Protection & Control elements across projects, chair design workshops, develop SLDs, and ensure regulatory standards are met.

The ideal candidate will have strong UK Transmission & Distribution knowledge, IEC 61850 experience, and the ability to travel occasionally. A relevant engineering degree and driving licence are required.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent required.
• Strong UK Transmission & Distribution sector knowledge.
• Experience with Protection & Control technologies (vendor experience desirable).

Responsibilities

• Lead and advise on Protection & Control elements across projects.
• Chair design workshops and technical reviews with stakeholders.
• Develop SLDs, KLDs, system architectures and concept designs.
• Select technologies meeting client and regulatory standards.
• Undertake site visits and non-intrusive surveys.
• Produce and review design documentation including FDS and compliance materials.
• Create and review schematics, GAs, layouts, calculations and schedules.
• Support client approvals and ensure solutions meet specifications.
• Provide technical input for tenders and change assessments.
• Help the Project Manager and team identify and manage risks.

Skills

Protection & Control

IEC 61850

Substation protocols

Cyber security awareness

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Engineering degree (or equivalent)

Job description

NMS Recruit Ltd t/a Russell Taylor Group is seeking a Lead Protection & Control Systems Engineer for a hybrid role in Staffordshire. You will lead and advise on Protection & Control elements across projects, chair design workshops, develop SLDs, and ensure regulatory standards are met.

The ideal candidate will have strong UK Transmission & Distribution knowledge, IEC 61850 experience, and the ability to travel occasionally. A relevant engineering degree and driving licence are required.