Control & Protection System Engineering Leader UK

• Deliver leading edge collaborative design by ensuring teams are synchronised and aligned in their processes and approaches to deliver the highest standards safely and consistently.

• Work closely with Team Managers to plan execution strategies, provide engineering estimates, identify risks and put mitigation strategies for new opportunities

• Identify and drive improvements in engineering, operational tools, processes, systems & technical solutions to improve our customer value and business efficiency

• Uphold the principles of Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost (SQDC) within the teams..

• Execute and provide guidance for the analysis / evaluation of assigned projects that meet business standards, practices and procedures and the product / program requirements

• Responsible for recruiting, coaching, and/or developing organizational talent.

• Develop the engineering team structure, processes, and tools to develop, deliver, review and validate engineering outputs so that the business objectives are met; communicate understanding of the business objectives to engineers and stakeholders in our project team.

• Responsible for providing direction and/or guidance to exempt specialists and/or supervisory staff who exercise significant latitude and independence in their assignments. May supervise non-exempt employees.

• Fosters a diverse workplace that enables all participants to contribute to their full potential in pursuit of organizational objectives.

• Keeps the organization's vision and values at the forefront of decision making and action.

• Builds strategic partnerships to further departmental and organizational objectives.

• Develops and executes organizational and operational policies that affect one or more groups by utilizing technical/professional knowledge and skills.

• Makes decisions regarding work processes or operational plans and schedules in order to achieve department objectives.

• Manage the engineering resources, workload, schedule and project milestones.

• Execute and provide guidance for the analysis / evaluation of assigned projects that meet business standards, practices and procedures and the product / program requirements

• Responsible for coaching and developing department talent.

• Define the project work breakdown structure (WBS), resources and skill levels required to meet the delivery timescales.

Required Qualifications:

• Engineering degree or equivalent including power systems and power electronics subjects or proven equivalent knowledge and experience in HVDC business (Control & Protection System Engineering ).

• Exceptional sense of urgency and ability to identify and manage team organisational risks.

• Proven skills in managing and leading team with strong technical background.

• Advanced interpersonal and leadership skills.

• Demonstrated ability to analyse and resolve problems.

• Demonstrated ability to lead programs skills.

• Experienced in leading large teams - Technical & Operational.

• Proactively serves on cross functional leadership teams; Makes decisions independently; Pulls in experts when needed.

About GE Grid Solutions:

At GE Grid Solutions we are electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies. As leaders in the energy space our goal is to accelerate the transition for a more energy efficient grid to full fill the needs of tomorrow. With a focus on growth and sustainability GE Grid Solutions plays a pivotable role in integrating Renewables onto the grid to drive to carbon neutral. In Grid Solutions we help enable the transition for a greener more reliable Grid. GE Grid Solutions has the most advanced and comprehensive product and solutions portfolio within the energy sector.

Why we come to work:

At GE Renewable Energy, our engineers are always up for the challenge - and we're always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you'll need to bring a solution-focused, positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed, loyal colleagues, if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact, you'll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the energy transition.

What we offer:

• Working in an international team which is part of global Engineering HVDC Centre of Excellence within Grid Integration based in Stafford.

• A key role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements.

• Competitive benefits, and great development opportunities

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

Client-provided location(s): Stafford, United Kingdom

Job ID: GE_power-1232829711

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-12-12T18:39:50