Overview

Technical Director/Team Lead – Protection & Control (P&C), T&D. Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom. Role is part of the Transmission & Distribution team at AECOM.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of P&C engineers and technical specialists.
• Provide strategic and technical leadership in the design, development, and implementation of Protection & Control systems.
• Establish technical standards, procedures, and best practices for protection schemes, control systems, and SCADA integration.
• Review and approve protection coordination studies, relay settings, and logic diagrams.
• Provide engineering expertise from concept to detailed design of transmission & distribution projects, including substations, power generating stations, data centers, BESS and renewables.
• Check and review engineering deliverables such as complex designs, reports, proposals, presentations and drawing packages.
• Provide technical expertise in bids and proposals and represent the Company in client meetings as a senior member of the P&C team.
• Take responsibility for assigned project scope, technical delivery, and client engagement for P&C scope within projects.
• Opportunities to participate in large programmes of work like Great Grid Upgrade (GGP) projects.
• Oversee the preparation of detailed engineering designs, technical specifications, and construction packages.
• Provide expert technical evaluations and problem-solving guidance to team members. Contribute to written proposals outlining project details, including timeline, resources, budget, objectives, and goals.
• Ensure work meets safety, health, environmental, sustainability, and quality standards.
• Participate in business and strategic planning to identify opportunities for growth in the short, medium, and long term.
• Collaborate with Global Enterprise Capabilities teams to deliver projects in the region.
• Ensure design submissions comply with codes and standards (IEEE, IEC, National Grid) and quality requirements.
• Drive innovation in smart grid technology, IEC 61850 implementation, and digital substation design.
• Assess emerging trends and technologies in P&C to enhance system performance and reliability.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in UK development-related infrastructure engineering; likely from a private/consultancy background.
• Electrical Engineering degree with over 12 years of P&C engineering experience supporting utility clients, including projects in transmission & distribution, onshore wind, solar energy, BESS and electrical substations.
• In-depth knowledge of power system protection principles, relay coordination, SCADA, automation, and communication protocols.
• Proven experience with major OEM relays (e.g., SEL, GE, ABB, Siemens, Hitachi).
• Experience with National Grid projects is advantageous.
• Chartered ship & Lead CDAE/CDAE/TP141 certifications are advantageous.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits and Additional Information

We offer core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, with a flexible hybrid working model, career development opportunities, AECOM University, volunteering days, and more.

About AECOM

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm delivering professional services across the project lifecycle, including advisory, planning, design, engineering, program and construction management. We value diversity and foster an inclusive workplace. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If reasonable accommodations are needed, please contact ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com.

ReqID: J10130890 | Business Line: Energy | Business Group: DCS | Strategic Business Unit: Europe & India | Career Area: Engineering | Work Location Model: Hybrid | Legal Entity: AECOM Infrastructure and Environment UK Limited

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