Senior Protection & Control Systems Lead – Remote UK

VIQU Ltd; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Lead Protection & Control Systems Engineer to design and implement protection and control solutions for key energy projects. This role involves providing technical leadership, mentoring engineering colleagues, and ensuring compliance with client and regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience with transmission networks, solid understanding of IEC 61850, and the ability to influence teams effectively. A competitive salary is offered, along with exciting opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Introduction fee for referrals

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in protection and control systems for transmission and distribution networks.
• Proven leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and motivate teams.
• Familiarity with substation communication protocols is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for protection and control system projects.
• Mentor and coach engineering colleagues.
• Develop SLDs, KLDs, system architecture, and conceptual design documentation.

Skills

Technical leadership

Communication with stakeholders

Project management

Education

Relevant engineering degree or equivalent experience

Tools

IEC 61850

Protection and control systems

Major relay vendors (GE, Siemens, SEL, ABB)

Job description

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Lead Protection & Control Systems Engineer to design and implement protection and control solutions for key energy projects. This role involves providing technical leadership, mentoring engineering colleagues, and ensuring compliance with client and regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience with transmission networks, solid understanding of IEC 61850, and the ability to influence teams effectively. A competitive salary is offered, along with exciting opportunities for professional growth.