Senior Electrical Consulting Engineer
Ghd
Senior engineer delivering power sector projects and consulting services.
5 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Office Full-Time
Company Size
10,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Architecture
Construction services
Consulting
Project Management
Design
Technical Services
Property Development
Sector Specialisms
Water
Energy
Resources
Environment
Property and Buildings
Transportation
Hydrology and Hydrodynamics
Digital Technologies
Role
What you would be doing
owner engineer
commissioning
cable design
substation design
feed studies
project delivery
- Helping to mentor and support junior engineers, contributing to team growth.
- Acting as Owner’s Engineer and providing technical advisory/due diligence support.
- Supporting site-based activities, including FAT, SAT and commissioning.
- Undertaking cable system design, substation design (grid and distribution), and equipment specification.
- Producing and reviewing technical specifications, FEED and concept studies.
- Assisting with tendering, bids, and proposals, providing technical expertise.
- Supporting and leading the delivery of electrical engineering projects across distribution and transmission systems.
What you bring
switchgear
protection
cabling
chartered engineer
electrical degree
project delivery
- Experience in the design, specification, construction, operation or maintenance of distribution and transmission level networks.
- Power system protection and control (experience desirable).
- Previous project delivery experience (leading or co-ordinating tasks).
- Consulting experience (desirable, but not essential).
- Gas and air insulated switchgear, transformers, harmonic filters, and reactive compensation equipment.
- Power cables (experience desirable).
- Knowledge of key electrical equipment, such as:
- Working towards or already holding Chartered Engineer status (CEng) with IET (or similar).
- Degree in Electrical Engineering (BEng/BSc minimum; MEng/MSc desirable).
- Solid understanding of the UK electricity system and regulatory/stakeholder environment.
- Voluntary benefits including cycle to work, gym discounts, retail savings.
- International opportunities across GHD’s 10,000+ global network of professionals.
- Full support for achieving and maintaining professional registration and chartership.
- Access to Employee Network Groups and wellbeing resources.
- 25 days annual leave, plus option to buy up to 4 extra weeks.
- Competitive salary aligned to your skills and experience.
- Enhanced parental leave and family-friendly policies.
- Pension scheme, medical insurance, income protection.
- Clear career pathways—whether you want to focus on technical excellence, client leadership, or project management.
- Hybrid working to help achieve a work-life balance.
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Company
Overview
1928
Year Founded
The organization has been evolving since 1928, starting as a small engineering practice and growing into a global powerhouse.
5 Continents
Global Presence
The organization operates across five continents, with key markets including Australia, the United States, and the UK.
- 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.
- Safety
- Teamwork
- Respect
- Integrity
2050
Net-zero target validated by SBTi
Science-based target validated by the Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) for achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by FY2050.
2025
Carbon neutral commitment
Committed to achieving carbon neutrality for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2025.
70%
Recycled materials in packaging
Boxes for electrical products use 70% recycled materials and are fully recyclable.
- Prioritising direct emissions reductions over purchasing carbon offsets (statement from Enterprise Sustainability Leader)
- Partnered with Decarbonisation Network to support clients' decarbonisation roadmaps and accelerate net-zero goals
- Slimline packaging to reduce material usage and transportation impact
Level 4–5
GDEIB Inclusion Benchmark
Targeting level 4–5 on the Global Disability Inclusion Benchmarking (GDEIB) by 2025.
9 Employee Groups
Resource Groups Established
Established 9 Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support various diversity demographics.
- Board‑mandated aim to become #1 in industry for inclusion & diversity
- I&D strategy built on five behaviours: open, informed, accountable, empathetic, bold
- Inclusion & Diversity goals embedded in employee performance reviews
- Awards: Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (2020–2022), Workforce Diversity Award (2021), Disability Equality Index – Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion (2023)
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