Lead Electrical Engineer
Job in
City Of London, Central London, Greater London, England, UK
Listed on 2026-08-23
Listing for:
Blueprint Recruitment Solutions
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-23
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer, Test Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Lead Electrical Engineer - Protection & Control
UK Wide | £60,000-£80,000 | Permanent
We're looking for an experienced Lead Electrical Engineer to provide technical leadership across major HV and EHV transmission substation projects throughout the UK.
What you'll be doing- Leading protection and control engineering across transmission projects
- Overseeing HV/EHV substation protection, automation and control system designs
- Leading technical reviews and resolving complex engineering challenges
- Ensuring designs meet IEC, IEEE and National Grid standards
- Providing technical leadership and mentoring to engineering teams
Acting as a key technical interface with clients, regulators and contractors - Supporting innovation and development of protection and control methodologies
- Chartered Engineer status - essential
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
- Extensive HV/EHV substation protection and control experience
- Strong knowledge of protection relays, SCADA and IEC 61850
- Proven experience leading engineering teams and major projects
- Familiarity with ETAP, DIgSILENT or similar power system software
- National Grid experience would be advantageous
£60,000-£80,000, with the opportunity to take a leading technical position across major UK transmission projects and help shape the delivery of complex protection and control systems.
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