Senior Protection & Control Systems Engineer, Hybrid UK

Russell Taylor Group Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

28 days holiday

Training & development

Pension 6.5%

Life Assurance 4x salary

Private healthcare

Job summary

Russell Taylor Group Ltd in Staffordshire is seeking a Lead Protection & Control Systems Engineer to steer design across UK projects. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, shape protection architectures, and ensure compliance with client and regulatory standards.

The role offers hybrid working, a generous benefits package, and the opportunity to influence high‑profile transmission and distribution schemes across the country.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the UK Transmission & Distribution sector.
• Experience across Protection & Control technologies (vendor experience desirable).
• Working knowledge of IEC 61850.
• Understanding of communication systems, substation protocols and cyber security requirements.
• Structured and analytical approach to engineering problems.

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 to meet 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

UK Transmission & Distribution

IEC 61850 knowledge

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Russell Taylor Group Ltd in Staffordshire is seeking a Lead Protection & Control Systems Engineer to steer design across UK projects. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, shape protection architectures, and ensure compliance with client and regulatory standards.

The role offers hybrid working, a generous benefits package, and the opportunity to influence high‑profile transmission and distribution schemes across the country.