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Principal Control Systems Engineer
ZipRecruiterManchester, England, United Kingdom22 days ago
Job type
- Full-time
Job descriptionProven experience delivering protection and control systems within multidisciplinary engineering teams Strong understanding of UK transmission network standards, particularly Grid specifications Experience in Contractor Design Approval (Assurance or Contractor) for Grid projects Expertise in detailed design including circuit diagrams, interface layouts, cubicle design, and testing protocols Familiarity with industry-standard software tools for simulation and configuration (e.g., SIPROTEC / DIGSI desirable) Track record of delivering protection solutions for both brownfield extensions and greenfield builds Excellent communication and coordination skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders Minimum HNC / HND in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent), with extensive experience in the electricity transmission and distribution sector Performance Bonus : Annual bonus linked to company performance Flexible Working : Fully remote role with flexible hours to support work-life balance Pension Scheme : Employer contributions up to 10% Annual Leave : 26 days + bank holidays, with option to buy / sell up to 5 additional days Professional Development : Support for Chartership, mentoring, and ongoing training
Overview
This role offers the opportunity to lead technical delivery on major infrastructure projects, shaping engineering processes and mentoring a high-performing team.
Responsibilities for Principal Control Systems Engineer
- Lead the delivery of transmission protection and automation systems across new substations and existing infrastructure upgrades
- Provide technical leadership and mentoring to a team of protection engineers
- Assess and optimise engineering processes to improve delivery efficiency and quality
- Act as technical authority for protection systems on UK transmission and distribution projects
- Ensure solutions align with current industry standards, specifications, and regulatory policies
- Collaborate with internal teams (Sales, Proposals, Operations) to provide technical input and feedback
- Support testing activities including FAT, settings validation, and interface design
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across the team
Skills & Experience
Benefits
If you are interested in this role, have any questions or wish to apply; then please send me a copy of your CV.Rob Utilise Recruitment
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