We are seeking a Senior Associate Director Protection & Control to support a range of high-profile projects across our Power & Energy portfolio. This includes high voltage AIS and GIS Substations, transmission system assets, HVDC interconnectors, and energy storage systems.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide strategic leadership on FEED and detailed design workstreams for
Protection & Control systems across transmission and renewable energy projects.
• Lead interface design, protection schemes, control philosophies, and settings
coordination.
• Oversee technical assurance, quality control, and timely delivery of design
packages and bids.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and development of engineering talent within the
P&C discipline.
• Monitor and improve team billability, utilization, and performance metrics.
• Lead major bids and proposals, contributing to technical strategy, resource
planning, and client engagement.
• Undertake site visits and non-intrusive surveys as required for design or site
support.
• Chair design reviews, hazard reviews, and technical governance meetings.
• Identify and manage technical risks, ensuring compliance with CDM and safety
standards.
• Represent in client meetings and industry forums, influencing standards and
best practices.
• Support succession planning and capability growth across the P&C team.
Here's what you'll need:
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer through the IET.
• National Grid Contractor Design Approval Engineer (CDAE).
• TP141 Authorization (Protection & Control)
Skills & Experience:
• Extensive experience in P&C FEED and detailed design for high-voltage installations
(132kV–400kV).
• Strong knowledge of National Grid and SSE design processes and standards.
• Experience across the full project lifecycle from feasibility to detailed design.
• Familiarity with protection and control systems for DNOs, BESS, windfarms, and
HVDC.
• Proven leadership in managing multidisciplinary engineering teams and complex
programs.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and strategic thinking skills.
• Commercial awareness and ability to contribute to business growth and client
retention.