Principal Electrical Consulting Engineer

Overview

Lead complex electrical engineering projects and provide technical leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• technical lead
• feed studies
• design integration
• hv systems
• commissioning
• power protection

Tasks

-Acting as technical lead on major power system projects (transmission, distribution and generation). -Delivering FEED and conceptual studies, technical due diligence and serving as Owner’s Engineer. -Mentoring and developing junior engineers, sharing knowledge across UK and international teams. -Supporting factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), commissioning, and construction support. -Leading the design, specification and integration of high-voltage systems, including substations, cable systems, transformers, switchgear, and reactive compensation equipment. -Building strong client relationships, identifying new opportunities and contributing to business development and tendering activities. -Providing expert input into power system protection, equipment specification, and system performance assessments.

Requirements

• power systems
• 10+ years
• chartered engineer
• hv infrastructure
• fat/sat
• electrical degree

What You Bring

-Previous exposure to consulting or client-facing roles, with the ability to deliver advice that is both technically rigorous and commercially grounded. -Broad understanding of the UK electricity sector, regulatory frameworks, and stakeholder landscape. -Strong support for professional development and achieving/maintaining chartered status. -10+ years’ experience in power systems engineering within transmission, distribution, or generation projects. -Experience with design, specification, construction, operation and maintenance of HV electrical infrastructure. -In-depth technical expertise in at least one of the following: -Experience with FAT, SAT, commissioning and on-site works (desirable). -Chartered Engineer status (CEng) or working towards with a relevant institution (e.g. IET). -Degree in Electrical Engineering (BEng/BSc minimum; MEng/MSc desirable).

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Benefits

-A clear pathway for career development—whether you want to grow as a technical expert, client leader, or people manager. -Access to Employee Network Groups and wellbeing programmes. -Hybrid working – manage your time to achieve balance. -Pension scheme, private medical cover, and income protection. -Competitive salary and performance-linked benefits. -International opportunities across GHD’s global network of 10,000+ professionals. -Voluntary benefits, including cycle to work, discounted gym membership, and retail savings. -Enhanced parental leave and family-friendly policies. -25 days annual leave, plus option to buy up to 4 additional weeks.

About Ghd

-With a focus on innovation, it integrates expertise across various sectors to deliver world-class solutions. -The organization is known for tackling large and complex projects, such as designing bridges and tunnels and constructing energy-efficient buildings. -Notable projects include infrastructure development for major cities and energy-efficient solutions for industrial facilities. -The organization continues to expand its digital and technological capabilities to ensure solutions are cutting-edge and sustainable.

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