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Permanent

Principal Control Systems Engineer

Manchester
money-bag £100,000-125,000 per annum
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Posted Yesterday

Overview

Transmission and Protection SystemsLocation: Fully Remote (UK-based)Salary: Circa £85,000 + Bonus + BenefitsResponsibilities

Lead the delivery of protection and automation systems for 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 and Experience

Proven experience delivering protection and control systems within multidisciplinary engineering teams.Strong understanding of UK transmission network standards, particularly National Grid specifications.Experience in Contractor Design Approval (Assurance or Contractor) for National 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 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.Benefits

Performance Bonus: Annual bonus linked to company performanceFlexible Working: Fully remote role with flexible hours to support work-life balancePension Scheme: Employer contributions up to 10%Annual Leave: 26 days + bank holidays, with option to buy/sell up to 5 additional daysProfessional Development: Support for Chartership, mentoring, and ongoing trainingJob Details

Seniority: Mid-Senior levelEmployment Type: Full-timeJob Function: ManufacturingIndustries: ManufacturingIf you are interested in this role, please send a copy of your CV.

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