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Helen Charteris
Practice Director - Global Power & Energy
Permanent
Manchester, Bristol, Derby, United Kingdom
£72,000
Principal Protection & Control Engineer UK-Wide (Flexible) | 10+ Years' Experience | Senior Technical
The Opportunity
We're working with a leading global engineering consultancy to find a Principal Protection & Control Engineer to join their growing UK and Continental Europe team. You'll be working on some of the most technically demanding projects in the energy sector — high-voltage AIS and GIS substations, transmission assets, HVDC interconnectors, and energy storage systems.
This is a hands-on senior technical role with real project ownership, client exposure, and a clear path for those working towards or already holding chartership.
What You'll Be Doing
What We're Looking For
The Package & Culture
Our client offers a competitive package including private medical cover, enhanced parental leave, and support for professional development and memberships. Flexible and hybrid working is genuinely supported, with options to be based across multiple UK office locations.
A collaborative, people-first culture with strong mentoring at every level — this is a place where experienced engineers are valued and invested in.
Interested?
Get in touch with the team at EMBS Energy to register your interest in confidence.
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