Protection & Control Engineer

DATA CENTRE  | Didcot Oxfordshire

Crown House Technologies |

Are you an experienced Protection & Control Engineer looking to work on bigger, better projects?

Do you have a strong technical background in power distribution systems, substation engineering and protection and control design, with experience delivering technically complex electrical infrastructure projects?

Then our in-house MEP Engineering business, Crown House Technologies, is the company for you!

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Protection & Control Engineer to join our Enterprise Solutions team, working on a major Data Centre project in Didcot.

You'll play a key role in providing technical leadership and assurance across protection and control systems, ensuring designs and engineering deliverables meet the highest standards of safety, quality, compliance and technical excellence.

Working closely with our engineering, design and project delivery teams, you'll take ownership of protection and control design assurance, technical governance and stakeholder coordination, supporting the successful delivery of critical electrical infrastructure.

If you join us, you'll be a valued member of an industry-leading team, offering an exciting and varied career with access to some truly great projects.

What will the role look like?

• Take technical ownership of Protection & Control (P&C) design assurance, ensuring all engineering deliverables comply with project specifications, industry standards and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Lead technical design reviews, quality assurance and approval processes for protection and control systems associated with substations and critical electrical infrastructure.
• Review protection schemes, relay coordination, protection settings, SCADA integration and associated control and communication systems.
• Ensure P&C designs comply with relevant National Grid requirements, client specifications and internal engineering governance procedures.
• Provide technical expertise throughout the design, construction, commissioning and handover stages of the project.
• Work closely with design consultants, OEMs, project delivery teams and specialist subcontractors to ensure technical requirements are clearly understood and achieved.
• Identify and resolve design gaps, technical non-compliances and potential engineering risks, providing clear recommendations and corrective actions.
• Lead and contribute to technical meetings, design reviews and engineering workshops with internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in commissioning reviews and technical discussions relating to protection systems, relay settings and system integration.
• Support the development and review of technical documentation, engineering procedures, design standards and quality assurance records.
• Provide technical input into procurement activities, equipment selection and specialist engineering packages.
• Ensure all P&C engineering documentation is accurate, traceable and aligned with project governance and quality requirements.
• Promote a strong Safety by Design approach, ensuring potential hazards and technical risks are identified and addressed throughout the design lifecycle.
• Support the implementation of innovative protection and control technologies, including IEC 61850, digital substations and advanced automation systems.
• Where appropriately qualified and authorised, undertake Contractor Design Approval Engineer (CDAE/LCDAE) responsibilities.

What skills & experience are we looking for?

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems or a related engineering discipline.
• Significant experience in Protection & Control engineering, ideally with over 10 years' experience in transmission and distribution design or delivery.
• Strong technical understanding of electrical substations, protection schemes, relay coordination and protection settings.
• Proven experience reviewing and assuring P&C designs for complex electrical infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of SCADA systems, substation automation, communication protocols and associated control systems.
• Familiarity with National Grid technical specifications, business procedures and supplier requirements.
• Experience working with major electrical equipment manufacturers and specialist design consultants.
• Strong understanding of engineering design governance, technical assurance and quality management processes.
• Knowledge of IEC 61850 and other relevant protection and control communication standards.
• Experience identifying and resolving technical design issues, engineering risks and compliance concerns.
• Good understanding of UK health and safety legislation, including CDM regulations and Safety by Design principles.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong analytical, technical troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage technical priorities, review complex engineering documentation and provide clear technical recommendations.

Experience working on data centres, major substations, renewable energy infrastructure or other mission-critical electrical projects would be highly advantageous.

Previous experience with National Grid BP141 design assurance processes or holding CDAE/LCDAE authorisation would also be beneficial.

Why Crown House Technologies?

At Crown House Technologies, you'll have the opportunity to work on some of the UK's most technically challenging and innovative construction projects.

We combine engineering expertise, digital technology and modern methods of construction to deliver intelligent, efficient and high-performance building systems.

As part of our Enterprise Solutions team, you'll play an important role in delivering complex electrical infrastructure and integrated engineering solutions, working alongside experienced design, engineering and project delivery professionals.

You'll be part of a specialist team committed to technical excellence, innovation and continuous improvement, with opportunities for professional development and career progression.

About Us

Crown House Technologies (CHt) is one of the UK's most advanced and innovative engineering and building services specialists.

Part of the Laing O'Rourke Group, we are a leading construction and infrastructure technology services provider, delivering integrated building services solutions across mechanical, electrical, public health, communications, ICT, intelligent buildings and Building Management Systems.

Our Enterprise Solutions division specialises in the design, installation, commissioning and integration of advanced building technologies across some of the UK's most complex projects.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we support applicants with long-term health conditions and disabilities through our Offer an Interview scheme, where applicants meet the essential criteria for the role.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Interested in joining us? Apply today and take the next step in your career with Crown House Technologies.

Don't match all the criteria? We are open and always happy to hear from people with transferable skill sets and a commitment to learning.

About us:
We are an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia.

Certainty, reliability, quality – this is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half to deliver certainty for our clients.

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term health conditions and disabilities through the ‘Offer an interview scheme'. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know prior to interview what adjustments are required as well as discussing how we can support you in the workplace.

We want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you need the application form in an alternative format or you would like to know more about our recruitment process, please email resourcingteam@laingorourke.com