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Kintec Global Recruitment
Senior Protection & Control Engineer
Manchester
Contact Kintec Global Recruitment
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 19 hours ago
- Salary
- Competitive
- Recruiter
- Kintec Global Recruitment
- Closes
- 20 May 2026
- Course
- No
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
Senior Protection and Control Engineer (T and D)
Base: Warrington
Work pattern: Hybrid 2 days office / 3 days home, with flexibility where needed
Typical office hubs: Manchester / Warrington
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Up to GBP70,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits
Overview
If you are working in Protection and Control on UK transmission or DNO networks, this is an opportunity to step into a role with real technical ownership, flexibility, and clear progression.
You will join an engineering team delivering across major UK network programmes, taking responsibility for protection schemes, relays, and substation automation systems.
Why This Role Stands Out
Work on major UK grid and substation upgrade programmesClear progression into Principal levelFlexible hybrid working 2 days office / 3 days homeFlexibility to support personal commitmentsStrong mix of design, testing, and commissioning exposureLong-term secured project pipeline Key Responsibilities
Designing Protection and Control systems for HV substations 132kV-400kV+Developing protection schemes, relay settings, and interlocking philosophiesProducing and reviewing secondary design drawings and technical documentationWorking on substation automation, SCADA, and control systemsSupporting design assurance, verification, and protection coordination studiesEngaging with transmission clients, DNOs, and ICPsSupporting FAT and SAT, commissioning, and site activitiesProviding technical guidance to engineers and supporting team development Requirements
Strong experience in Protection and Control within UK transmission or DNO environmentsExperience with protection schemes, relays, and coordination studiesKnowledge of substation automation, SCADA, and secondary systemsExperience working on HV substations 132kV-400kV+Familiarity with UK grid standards, design assurance, and testing processesPractical, safety-focused approach with strong stakeholder engagement
Ad ID: 5418214094
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