Senior Engineering Manager - Digital Substations Job at Morgan Sindall Plc (Warrington)

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and driven Senior Engineering Manager (Digital Substations) to join our team on the PTC1–PTNO Framework, supporting the delivery of a portfolio of complex, high‑profile schemes for a major regulated client within the UK utilities and energy sector. This is a pivotal leadership role within the business, offering the opportunity to operate at senior project level and make a meaningful contribution to the delivery of nationally significant infrastructure. Reporting to the Project Director, you will play a key role in shaping successful project outcomes within a large‑scale, multi‑disciplinary delivery environment. The role supports a major infrastructure programme delivered through a complex supply chain, requiring strong leadership, long‑term continuity, and consistency of delivery. It offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional looking to further develop their career within a leading infrastructure organisation.

Job Responsibility

Lead the engineering delivery of Digital and Hybrid Substation projects (132kV–400kV), managing multidisciplinary teams across primary plant, protection and control, telecommunications, and SCADA
Ensure engineering solutions are not only technically robust but practical, safe, and deliverable on site, aligning design intent with construction and commissioning requirements
Define, develop, and manage IEC 61850‑based system architectures, including station bus (GOOSE, MMS) and process bus (Sampled Values, merging units), supporting informed decisions between digital, hybrid, and conventional substation solutions
Take a lead role in system integration, coordinating protection and control systems, SCADA, HMI, and communications networks across complex multi‑vendor environments
Manage interfaces between OEMs (including Siemens and GE), system integrators, and design consultancies, ensuring interoperability and reliable end‑to‑end system performance
Own the testing and commissioning strategy, covering Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), System Integration Testing (SIT), and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
Ensure the correct validation of IEC 61850 configurations, including GOOSE messaging, Sampled Values, and SCD/CID files, managing risks associated with system‑level testing in digital substation environments
Ensure compliance with IEC 61850 (Edition 2 or later), IEC 62351 cyber security requirements, and relevant UK standards including National Grid TS 3.24.025 and TS 3.24.101, supporting Type Registration and client approval processes
Proactively manage engineering and delivery risks, including system integration complexity, multi‑vendor interoperability challenges, and commissioning constraints
Provide clear and authoritative technical input into programme planning, cost management, and overall delivery strategy
Function as the senior technical interface with clients and key stakeholders, communicating complex technical concepts clearly and supporting bid development, technical submissions, and early‑stage solution definition

Requirements

Practical experience or strong working knowledge of testing and integration tools used in digital substations, including OMICRON systems (CMC, StationScout, Test Universe)
Experience using IEC 61850 engineering and configuration tools, such as HELINKS or equivalent platforms
A solid understanding of IEC 61850 communication and validation, including monitoring and testing of GOOSE messaging and Sampled Values
Familiarity with substation communication protocols, including IEC 60870‑5‑104 and DNP3
Good working knowledge of substation network architectures, including Ethernet‑based systems, VLANs, PRP, and HSR for resilient communications
Strong appreciation of the challenges associated with system integration, interoperability, and testing within complex digital substation environments

What we offer

Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days
Flexible and adaptable working
Family friendly policies and work/life approach
Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support
Contributory pension scheme
Annual bonus scheme
Recognition scheme and long service awards
Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance (if applicable to role)
Option to participate in our share-save scheme
discounts including cycle to work and gym membership
a support and advice service for colleagues and their families

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