Senior Electrical Consulting Engineer

Overview

Lead electrical engineering projects in power sector, delivering design, consulting, and client support.

Key Responsibilities

• cable design
• substation design
• tender support
• technical specs
• site commissioning
• project delivery

Tasks

-Undertaking cable system design, substation design (grid and distribution), and equipment specification. -Assisting with tendering, bids, and proposals, providing technical expertise. -Helping to mentor and support junior engineers, contributing to team growth. -Producing and reviewing technical specifications, FEED and concept studies. -Acting as Owner’s Engineer and providing technical advisory/due diligence support. -Supporting site-based activities, including FAT, SAT and commissioning. -Supporting and leading the delivery of electrical engineering projects across distribution and transmission systems.

Requirements

• chartered engineer
• switchgear
• power protection
• network design
• consulting
• electrical degree

What You Bring

-Previous project delivery experience (leading or co-ordinating tasks). -Gas and air insulated switchgear, transformers, harmonic filters, and reactive compensation equipment. -Power system protection and control (experience desirable). -Working towards or already holding Chartered Engineer status (CEng) with IET (or similar). -Experience in the design, specification, construction, operation or maintenance of distribution and transmission level networks. -Knowledge of key electrical equipment, such as: -Consulting experience (desirable, but not essential). -Solid understanding of the UK electricity system and regulatory/stakeholder environment. -Power cables (experience desirable). -Degree in Electrical Engineering (BEng/BSc minimum; MEng/MSc desirable).

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Benefits

-Full support for achieving and maintaining professional registration and chartership. -Access to Employee Network Groups and wellbeing resources. -Competitive salary aligned to your skills and experience. -International opportunities across GHD’s 10,000+ global network of professionals. -Pension scheme, medical insurance, income protection. -Enhanced parental leave and family-friendly policies. -Clear career pathways—whether you want to focus on technical excellence, client leadership, or project management. -25 days annual leave, plus option to buy up to 4 extra weeks. -Voluntary benefits including cycle to work, gym discounts, retail savings. -Hybrid working to help achieve a work-life balance.

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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