At a Glance
- Tasks: Review and assure Protection & Control designs for major electricity projects.
- Company: Join a leading firm in the electricity transmission sector.
- Benefits: Competitive rates, hybrid working, and long-term contract opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on high-profile projects while collaborating with expert teams.
- Qualifications: Degree in Electrical Engineering and experience in Protection & Control design.
Our client is looking to appoint an experienced Design Assurance Engineer - Protection & Control (P&C) to support the delivery of major electricity transmission infrastructure projects across Scotland. Working within the client's engineering team during the detailed design phase, you'll be responsible for reviewing Protection & Control designs, ensuring they meet technical standards, client requirements and industry regulations before progressing to construction. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-profile transmission projects within a collaborative engineering environment.
The Role
- Provide technical assurance across Protection & Control engineering designs submitted by consultants and contractors, ensuring all deliverables are technically compliant, buildable and aligned with project objectives.
- Work alongside design teams, project managers and construction personnel to help resolve technical issues and provide engineering expertise throughout project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and assure Protection & Control engineering designs.
- Ensure designs comply with SSE engineering standards and project specifications.
- Review protection philosophies, schematics, wiring diagrams and technical documentation.
- Respond to technical queries from designers, contractors and project teams.
- Assess the buildability and operational suitability of engineering solutions.
- Participate in technical assurance meetings and design reviews.
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams.
- Identify technical risks and recommend practical engineering solutions.
- Support successful project delivery throughout the detailed design phase.
About You
You'll be an experienced Protection & Control engineer with a background in electricity transmission and a strong understanding of engineering assurance processes. You'll ideally have:
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Proven experience within the UK electricity transmission sector.
- Strong Protection & Control design or design assurance experience.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics and engineering documentation.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience working with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Desirable:
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards chartership.
- Membership of IET, ICE or another relevant professional institution.
- Previous experience supporting SSE transmission projects.
What's on Offer?
- Long-term contract opportunity.
- Competitive market rates.
- Hybrid working (3-4 days per week in Glasgow or Inverness).
- Opportunity to contribute to major UK electricity transmission programmes.
- Collaborative engineering environment with technically challenging projects.
Design Assurance Engineer - Protection & Control (P&C) in Glasgow employer: Mane Contract Services
Mane Contract Services is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Northern Ireland where innovation and collaboration thrive. Employees benefit from a strong focus on professional development, with opportunities to enhance their skills in lean manufacturing and heavy equipment engineering. The company fosters a supportive culture that values teamwork and encourages employees to contribute to meaningful projects that drive efficiency and excellence in manufacturing.
