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Senior Protection & Control Engineer

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KinTec Recruitment Ltd

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Full-Time

Posted 2 weeks ago (Updated 5 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/3/2026

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Job Description

Senior Protection & Control Engineer (T&D)
Location:
Manchester / Warrington (Hybrid
  • 2 days office / 3 days home, flexibility where needed)
Contract Type:
Permanent Why This Role Stands Out
  • Work on major UK grid and substation upgrade programmes
  • Clear progression into Principal level
  • Flexible hybrid working (2 days office / 3 days home)
  • Flexibility to support personal commitments
  • Strong mix of design, testing, and commissioning exposure
  • Long-term secured project pipeline Key Responsibilities
  • Designing Protection & Control systems for HV substations (132kV-400kV+)
  • Developing protection schemes, relay settings, and interlocking philosophies
  • Producing and reviewing secondary design drawings and technical documentation
  • Working on substation automation, SCADA, and control systems
  • Supporting design assurance, verification, and protection coordination studies
  • Engaging with transmission clients, DNOs, and ICPs
  • Supporting FAT/SAT, commissioning, and site activities
  • Providing technical guidance to engineers and supporting team development Requirements
  • Strong experience in Protection & Control within UK transmission or DNO environments
  • Experience with protection schemes, relays, and coordination studies
  • Knowledge of substation automation, SCADA, and secondary systems
  • Experience working on HV substations (132kV-400kV+)
  • Familiar with UK grid standards, design assurance, and testing processes
  • Practical, safety-focused approach with strong stakeholder engagement

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