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Principal Power Systems Design Engineer

Job Posted: 2 hours ago

Salary: £ 60,000 - 110,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester

Expire in: a month

Job Description

My client is a global, multi-disciplinary consultancy delivering innovative engineering, environmental and design solutions across major energy and infrastructure markets. With more than 10,000 professionals across five continents, they help shape resilient, sustainable communities through forward-thinking engineering.

They are now seeking a Principal Electrical Consulting Engineer to join their expanding UK Power team. This is a key technical leadership role delivering complex, high-impact projects across the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Australia. You'll be working at the forefront of the global energy transition, supporting clients as they design, deliver and operate next-generation electrical infrastructure.

The Role

As Principal Engineer, you will provide technical leadership, mentor future talent and drive excellence across multi-disciplinary project teams. You will be responsible for:

Acting as technical lead on major power system projects across transmission, distribution and generation
Leading the design, specification and integration of high-voltage systems, including substations, cable systems, transformers, switchgear and reactive compensation equipment
Delivering FEED studies, conceptual designs, due diligence and Owner's Engineer services
Providing expert input into protection & control, system performance and equipment specification
Supporting FAT, SAT, commissioning and on-site construction activities
Developing and maintaining strong client relationships, supporting tenders and identifying new opportunities
Mentoring and developing junior engineers across UK and international teams 

About You

You will be a seasoned electrical engineer with both technical depth and strong client-facing skills. You'll bring:

Degree in Electrical Engineering (BEng/BSc minimum; MEng/MSc desirable)
10+ years' experience in power systems engineering
Strong understanding of the UK electricity sector, regulatory frameworks and stakeholder landscape
Expertise in at least one of:
High-voltage plant and equipment
HV cable system design
Power system protection & control
Experience across design, specification, construction, operation or maintenance of HV infrastructure
Previous consulting or client-facing experience with a commercial mindset
Experience in FAT, SAT and commissioning (beneficial)
Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards 

What's on Offer

My client offers a supportive, flexible and inclusive environment where your expertise will be recognised and your career ambitions backed. Benefits include:

Competitive salary and performance-linked rewards
Hybrid working and flexible arrangements
25 days annual leave, with the option to buy up to 4 additional weeks
Pension scheme, private medical insurance and income protection
Enhanced parental leave and family-friendly policies
Voluntary benefits including cycle to work, gym discounts and retail savings
Active employee networks and wellbeing programmes
Transparent career pathways-technical leadership, client leadership or people management
International opportunities across a 10,000-strong global network
Full support towards chartership and ongoing professional development 

This role can be located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, Guildford, Manchester or London.

If you want to lead transformative power projects, influence the future of energy systems and play a key role in developing engineering talent, this is the ideal next step in your career.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status

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