Senior Protection & Control Engineer

<p><strong>ROLE:</strong> Senior Protection & Control Engineer</p><p><br><br>Do you have the skills to fill this role Read the complete details below, and make your application today.<br></p><p>At Mitie, our people are our greatest strength, and our promise is to create a place to work where you can thrive and be your best every day. We're looking for a <strong>Senior Protection & Control Engineer</strong> who will lead the technical delivery and design of HV and EHV protection and control systems for renewable and utility‑scale infrastructure projects.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Role Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Provide day‑to‑day technical leadership and management of a protection and control engineering team, ensuring the safe, reliable and efficient operation of HV and EHV substations up to 400kV.</li><li>Lead the design, specification and configuration of complete protection and control systems, including setting project‑specific protection philosophies and ensuring compliance with Grid Code, ENA G99, DNO and TSO standards.</li><li>Review tender and contract documentation, define protection scopes of work, and deliver high‑quality technical documentation, drawings and calculations throughout the project lifecycle.</li><li>Act as technical authority across projects, resolving engineering challenges, coordinating multi‑disciplinary interfaces, and ensuring “right‑first‑time” delivery aligned with quality assurance processes.</li><li>Mentor and develop junior engineers, embed CDM 2015 principles, and promote safety and sustainability by design across all engineering activities.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Required Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Degree, HND or HNC in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems preferred).</li><li>Significant experience (10+ years) designing HV and EHV protection and control systems from 11kV to 132kV and ideally up to 400kV.</li><li>Strong working knowledge of British and international standards, including Grid Code, ENA G99, and DNO/TSO requirements.</li><li>Proven experience leading or technically managing specialist electrical design teams.</li><li>Working knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015 and the designer's role under CDM.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>What's in it for you?</strong></p><ul><li>The opportunity to lead technically complex, high‑impact HV and renewable energy projects.</li><li>A collaborative working environment with a strong focus on technical excellence and professional development.</li><li>Hybrid working with long‑term career progression in a growing engineering function. xwzovoh </li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>There's a place for you at Mitie – join us today!</strong></p>