Lead Electrical Protection Engineer

Contract Details & Working Arrangement * Rate: £440 per day * Inside IR35 * 6-month contract with potential for extension * Hybrid working: 3 days on site and 2 days remote per week * Tuesday and Wednesday are mandatory on-site days (Third on-site day is flexible) * No travel required About the job Vickerstock are proud to be working in partnership with a leading global energy and grid solutions provider to recruit a Lead Electrical Protection Engineer on a contract basis. This is a high-impact role offering exposure to complex grid automation and substation protection projects, with responsibility spanning design, testing, and commissioning. The Role As Lead Electrical Protection Engineer, you will take technical ownership of protection system design and delivery, acting as the key technical interface between customers and the wider engineering community. Reporting directly to the Engineering Team Leader, you will lead engineering activities from initial design through to site commissioning. Key Responsibilities * Lead technical project activities from customer kick-off through to commissioning * Act as technical lead on protection and scheme design for electrical substations * Analyse customer specifications and develop compliant technical solutions * Prepare, review, and approve project technical documentation * Manage engineering man-day budgets and provide regular progress updates * Participate in project risk reviews and technical decision-making * Specify protection software and IEDs in line with project requirements * Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards * Resolve technical deviations and manage fault reports * Lead Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and Site Acceptance Tests (SATs) * Support site engineers both remotely and on-site during commissioning phases Essential Criteria * BSc in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) * Minimum 5 years’ experience in protection and electrical design engineering * Strong knowledge of protection functions, electrical schemes, and cubicle design * Proven experience designing and configuring protection relays * Experience providing technical leadership and with technical governance knowledge * Experience carrying out network studies * Strong written and verbal communication skills Desirable Experience * In-depth knowledge of LV, MV, and HV protection systems * Experience with automation and protection electrical schemes * Exposure to substation automation solutions * Strong problem-solving and organisational skills * Ability to work independently in a project-driven environment * Flexible approach to working hours To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Ruairi McCann, Recruitment Manager at Vickerstock (phone number removed) Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit Vickerstock to view a wide selection of our current jobs. All conversations will be treated in the strictest of confidence