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Senior Design Engineering Consultant
Job Posted: 2 days ago
Salary: £ 60,000 - 70,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Cardiff, South Glamorgan
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Senior Design Engineering Consultant – Power Engineering & Renewables
Location: South Wales Office (with national travel)
Division: Power Engineering & Renewables
What You’ll Do
* Design & Simulation: Lead the design of earthing systems and carry out lightning protection risk assessments in accordance with BSEN 62305.
* Site Visits: Conduct onsite testing and inspection of protection systems at substations, power stations, and renewable energy facilities.
* Client Engagement: Manage key client relationships, address technical queries, and clearly communicate engineering outcomes.
* Reporting: Produce detailed technical reports and review outputs prepared by junior engineers.
* Team Support: Mentor and support junior engineers and graduates to promote professional development and team collaboration.
Qualifications
* Essential: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
* Desirable: Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering
Experience
* Minimum 5 years of experience in earthing and lightning protection system design, assessment, and field testing.
Skills & Attributes
* Proficient in CDEGS, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office.
* Strong knowledge of UK standards for electrical infrastructure.
* Comfortable with regular travel and overnight stays (2–4 nights/week).
* Demonstrated ability to support and mentor junior staff.
* Collaborative, inquisitive, detail-oriented, and technically precise.
What’s on Offer
Benefits Package
* Leave: 25 days of annual leave (plus public holidays), with the option to purchase additional days.
* Healthcare & Insurance: Health coverage (family options available) and life assurance.
* Pension: Employer-matched contributions up to 6%.
* Family Support: Paid parental leave and additional unpaid leave for reservists.
* Work-Life Balance: Cycle-to-work scheme and employee retail discounts.
Additional Perks
* A dynamic role within a respected international consultancy.
* Ongoing professional development and external training opportunities.
* Projects at the forefront of engineering and sustainability.
* Supportive, collaborative working environment.
* Flexible working with a mix of office, remote, and site-based activity.
* STEM Engagement: Paid leave for participation in STEM outreach as an ambassador.
* Recognition: Competitive referral bonus program.
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