Protection Engineer

A Project Manager to manage the design, construction and commissioning of 33kV substations and 33kV cable circuits across the region, managing a small team. This role carries the responsibility for the entire project lifecycle and handover to the client.

We're looking for someone to take on a key role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of high voltage power systems. The role requires a dedicated Protection & Control Commissioning Engineer to join our team, responsible for testing and commissioning cutting-edge electrical power generation, distribution, and transmission systems ranging from 400V to 400kV.

Your Role:

• Commission complex protection and control schemes across a diverse range of low and high-voltage electrical network projects.
• Work on systems such as transformers, Tapchanger, switchgear, and telecontrol systems in substations and power stations, all the way up to 400kV.
• Ensure that these schemes are fully tested, commissioned, and operational, meeting our high standards of safety, quality, and compliance with health and safety legislation.
• Work on a variety of projects, ensuring everything is delivered on time, on budget, and in line with the latest industry standards.
• Play a pivotal role in building and maintaining fit-for-purpose, high-performance networks that power our future.

What We're Looking For:

• A relevant electrical qualification (HNC or degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering).
• A minimum of 3 years' experience working with protection, control, telecontrol, or SCADA systems within high-voltage environments (substations or power stations).
• Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of electrical power distribution and generation protection systems, including relay types, scheme types, and testing procedures.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.
• A proactive attitude, keen problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail.
• SSEN Cat 1-3 accreditation.

We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes:

• Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
• Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
• Private Medical Insurance
• Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice)
• Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax-Free Bikes.

Next Steps:

As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.

We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.

About Us:

Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.

Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies.

Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.