Joining Arup Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world. Arup undertakes transmission and distribution design projects across the globe. In the UK we deliver concept through to detail design for a wide range of clients including established asset owners and new market entrants (interconnectors, private wire schemes etc).
Responsibilities
* Provide technical leadership and strategic delivery of transmission substation protection and control systems.
* Provide technical leadership and direction for protection and control engineering across multiple projects.
* Define best practices, standards, and methodologies for substation protection and automation systems.
* Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders on grid protection strategies and emerging technologies.
* Oversee design, configuration, and implementation of advanced protection and control schemes for transmission substations.
* Ensure compliance with IEC, IEEE, and national grid standards while driving innovation in system design.
* Manage project budgets, timelines, and resource allocation for engineering teams.
* Mentor and develop junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
* Lead technical reviews and provide authoritative guidance on complex engineering challenges.
* Serve as the main technical interface for clients, regulators, and contractors.
* Support tendering processes with authoritative technical input and cost optimisation strategies.
* Represent the organisation in industry forums and contribute to shaping future standards.
Qualifications & Skills
* Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline; Chartered Engineer status essential.
* Extensive experience in substation protection and control engineering (HV/EHV systems).
* Proven track record of leading engineering teams and delivering large‑scale projects.
* Expertise in protection relays, SCADA systems, and communication protocols (IEC 61850, DNP3, etc.).
* Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and stakeholder management skills.
* Familiarity with power system analysis tools (such as ETAP, DIgSILENT, or similar).
* Previous National Grid experience (preferred but not essential).
Benefits
* Competitive, fair and equitable pay.
* Career growth opportunities and a culture of belonging, development and impact.
* Health and wellbeing benefits, including private medical insurance.
* Life assurance, accident insurance and income protection cover.
* Flexible benefits to support personal wellbeing and work-life balance.
* Profit‑share scheme enabling members to share in collective success.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, irrespective of age, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas, driving our excellence.
Guided by our values and the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture across race, ethnicity, gender, LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion, fostering a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates.
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