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Senior Protection & Control Design Engineer (National Grid)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
Newcastle Upon Tyne Full-time GBP 60,000 – 70,000
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Senior Protection & Control Design Engineer (National Grid)

£60,000-£70,000 + Progression + Qualification Support + Training + Occasional WFH + Company Benefits

Newcastle

Are you a Protection & Control Design Engineer or similar looking for a specialist role offering full autonomy to oversee technical National Grid projects essential for the ongoing supply of energy across the UK within a company moving from strength-to-strength who offer a dynamic range of progression opportunities?

This growing are a provider of front end engineering services for a varied client base working on National Grid projects. They are moving from strength-to-strength, undertaking major growth since their establishment in 2021, and due to this are looking to grow their friendly design.

In this specialist role you will be the go-to person for heading up specialist P&C projects, as you work closely with clients to understand their requirements, providing technical support to them and junior team members. You will undertake end-to-end work including overseeing site teams, undertaking calculations and carrying out hands on design work primarily in office, with some client visitation and occasional WFH.

This unique role would suit a Protection & Control Design Engineer or similar looking to join a tight-knit team within a growing company who provide the chance to be the go-to specialist on cutting edge projects and to further your career.

The Role:

  • Lead and carry out end-to-end project work on P&C projects

  • Schematic, cable block and diagram design

  • Prepare bill of materials and carry out cable sizing calculations

  • Work within tight-knit team, mentor junior team members and liaise with other departments

  • Primarily office based with occasional client visitation and WFH
The Person:
  • Design Engineer or similar

  • Protection & Control / P&C experience

  • Commutable to Newcastle
Electrical, Design, Engineer, CAD, Modelling, Engineering, Power, National Grid, Energy, Utilities, 3D, Schematics, Substation, Transformers, Breakers, North East, Newcastle, Sunderland, Middlesborough

Reference number: BBBH25577

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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