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Mott Macdonald Bentley | Mmb

Protection and Control (Secondary) Design Engineer

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Mott Macdonald Bentley | Mmb
Integrated civil engineering design, build and commissioning services for UK water infrastructure.
Design engineer for HV/EHV protection and control systems for a 150MW BESS project.
13d ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years), Junior (1-3 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Leeds, England, United Kingdom
Onsite
Company Size
2,200 Employees
Service Specialisms
Feasibility
Design
Construction
Commissioning
Civil Engineering
Sector Specialisms
Water
Wastewater
Civil Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Low Carbon Solutions
Water Networks
Role
What you would be doing
design compliance
design coordination
protection interface
control strategy
hv substation
  • Identify and ensure design compliance with all relevant standards, legislation, customer requirements, DNO standards and contract specifications throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Coordinate with other design disciplines (i.e. structural design, planning, primary electrical design, procurement, CAD technicians) efficiently and effectively to deliver complex designs solutions.
  • As part of the wider electrical design team, the protection and control engineer is responsible for the interfacing all items of electrical equipment typically found within a HV or EHV substation to ensure that the protection and control strategy is implemented.
What you bring
hvac protection
power industry
ena g99
technical docs
electrical degree
proactive
  • Previous experience with consultancy, contractor or utility in the Power industry.
  • Demonstrable experience in the design of complete HVAC protection systems ranging from 11kV to 132kV from previous roles and projects, ideally extending experience in to 275kV and 400kV electrical projects.
  • Should ideally possess a working knowledge of relevant and applicable British and International Standards including ENA G99 and application of DNO’s G81 policies and procedures.
  • Has prior some prior experience in writing and understanding technical documents relating to all aspects of protection systems
  • Has the ability to demonstrate a pro-active approach to activities and problems.
  • Have a working understanding of industry HV and EHV substation installation standards and specifications within the UK.
  • Ability to prioritise workloads in a proactive and organised fashion (using software tools as necessary) to ensure key deadlines are met and reliant parties are kept informed.
  • A Degree/HND/HNC in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems Electrical preferred).
  • Mott MacDonald Bentley are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.**
Benefits
  • Payment of annual professional institution subscription costs
  • Gym Membership discounts UK wide
  • 26 weeks maternity leave, enhanced paternity and adoption leave/ Shared parental leave
  • Pension matched by employer up to 7%
  • Option to purchase, sell and carry over annual leave
  • Cycle to work scheme, interest free season ticket loans and discounted dining cards also available
  • Life assurance / Private Medical Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance and Health Screening options
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
  • no skilled worker visa sponsorship is offered; candidates must be eligible for alternative immigration routes that do not require sponsorship.
Security clearance
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Company
Overview
£500m Revenues
Annual Revenue
The company contributes significantly to the wider group's annual revenue, exceeding £500 million.
£800k Daily Work
Daily Output
The company handles over £800,000 of work daily, showcasing its operational scale.
15 Years Collaboration
Longstanding Partnership
The company maintained a 15-year collaboration before joining the Mott MacDonald Group in 2014.
Eight Companies
Major Clients
The company delivers high-volume capital programmes for eight major UK water companies.
  • Adopts advanced technology like AI-powered 360° reality capture (OpenSpace) for site efficiency.
  • Grew from its first Yorkshire Water AMP3 project into a national water-sector delivery partner.
  • Handles full project lifecycle: feasibility, design, construction and commissioning of water infrastructure.
  • Keeps a tight-knit, co‑located delivery model to foster collaboration with clients and supply chains.
Culture + Values
  • We are trusted to deliver excellence, with integrity and collaboration.
  • We are passionate about delivering for our clients, working to create a positive impact for the communities we serve.
  • We value the strength of diversity and inclusivity in every aspect of our work.
  • We embrace innovation, continuously seeking better ways of delivering solutions.
  • We are committed to safety, ensuring we protect the health and wellbeing of our people and the communities we serve.
  • We aim to work in partnership with clients and stakeholders to create sustainable, future-ready solutions.
Environment + Sustainability
2050
Net Zero Commitment
The company is dedicated to achieving net zero emissions by this year as part of its long-term sustainability goals.
  • Focused on reducing carbon emissions and enhancing energy efficiency in projects.
  • Embraces circular economy principles, including minimizing waste and promoting reuse and recycling.
  • Sustainable infrastructure solutions are central to design and delivery processes.
  • Aims to be a leader in sustainable design, delivering projects with long-term, positive environmental impacts.
Inclusion & Diversity
  • Offers equality of opportunity for all employees.
  • Supports women in engineering with initiatives to increase female representation.
  • Leadership roles are held by individuals from diverse backgrounds.
  • Recruitment and development practices focus on attracting and nurturing talent from underrepresented groups in engineering and construction.
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