Senior Associate Director – Protection & Control UK-Wide (Flexible) | 16–20 Years' Experience | Senior Leadership

The Opportunity

We're working exclusively with a globally recognised engineering consultancy to source a Senior Associate Director in Protection & Control — a step up from the Associate Director level, and a role with genuine influence at the highest technical and strategic level. The scope covers high-voltage AIS and GIS substations, transmission assets, HVDC interconnectors, and energy storage systems across the UK and Continental Europe.

This is a role for someone who doesn't just lead technically — they shape teams, win work, and influence industry standards.

What You'll Be Doing

Providing strategic leadership across FEED and detailed design workstreams for P&C systems on transmission and renewable energy projects
Leading protection schemes, control philosophies, interface design, and settings coordination
Overseeing technical assurance, quality control, and delivery across design packages and major bids
Leading bid and proposal efforts — owning technical strategy, resource planning, and client engagement
Recruiting, developing, and supporting succession planning within the P&C discipline
Chairing design reviews, hazard reviews, and technical governance meetings
Managing technical risk and CDM compliance at programme level
Representing the business in client meetings and industry forums, with influence over standards and best practice

What We're Looking For

Degree in Electrical Engineering (BEng or MEng); Chartered Engineer (IET)
National Grid CDAE status
TP141 Authorisation (Protection & Control) — essential at this level
16–20 years in P&C FEED and detailed design at high voltage (132kV–400kV)
Strong knowledge of National Grid and SSE design processes and standards
Experience across DNOs, BESS, windfarms, and HVDC
Proven leadership across multidisciplinary teams and complex programmes
Strong commercial acumen and a track record of contributing to client retention and business growth

The Package & Culture

Our client offers a highly competitive package including private medical cover, enhanced parental leave, professional development support, and a genuine commitment to flexible and hybrid working across multiple UK office locations.

This is an organisation that invests in its people at every level — with real opportunity to leave a lasting mark on the next generation of engineers.

Interested?

Speak to the team at EMBS Energy in confidence to find out more.

Snr. Associate Director