Senior Control Systems Consulting Engineer

GHD; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm seeks Electrical and Control Systems Engineers in the UK to lead projects in power generation. The role requires technical expertise in control systems and a relevant degree. Benefits include a competitive salary, flexible hybrid working, and extensive career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible approach to hybrid working

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for international development

Support for professional registration

Qualifications

• A broad understanding of the UK electricity system and various stakeholders.
• Experience leading and coordinating project delivery is desirable.
• Knowledge of design and specification of control systems for power generation.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and contribute to projects in power generation.
• Provide technical support on tenders/bids.
• Support the training and development of junior engineers.

Skills

Goal-oriented

Problem-solving mindset

Good interpersonal skills

Ability to adapt to change

Assertiveness

Education

Relevant degree (minimum BSc/BEng)

Job description

Overview

Join a global professional services leader. We are committed to solving the world's biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy, and urbanization. GHD is one of the world e22s leading engineering, architecture and environmental consulting companies. Established in 1928, GHD employs more than 10,000 people across five continents and serves clients in the global markets of water, energy and resources, environment, property and buildings, and transportation. Through our integrated global power sector service lines, GHD offers robust technical and environmental support for a wide range of power sector projects, delivering practical, technical and commercially-grounded advice and project management support that leads to successful business outcomes for our clients. GHD recognises that the global energy order is changing and strives to be at the forefront of that change, delivering powerful solutions across Future Energy focus areas with a track record of sustainable and renewable energy project delivery. We are global, diverse, and committed to delivering socially impactful solutions.

What we are looking for

There is a huge opportunity over the coming decades to be a part of a wholesale re-imagining of how energy systems are structured, delivered and operated. GHD is looking for Electrical and Control Systems Engineers to embrace this opportunity and be part of our growing power team, delivering a range of projects for our clients in Europe, the Middle East and Australia. We are seeking engineers to join our power team in either Newcastle upon Tyne or Guildford.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and contribute to projects incorporating power generation, energy conversion or transmission/distribution control systems aspects, including but not limited to:
• Conceptual design studies and cost benefit analysis of technical solutions
• Production of equipment control philosophy and technical specifications
• Basic FEED
• Acting as owners engineer
• Technical advisor and due diligence roles
• Provide technical support and direction on tenders/bids
• Support the training and development of junior engineers
• Adapting to deliver non-core technical capability projects as required

Qualifications

• Relevant degree (minimum BSc/BEng) required
• A broad understanding of the UK electricity system and the various stakeholders within it
• Experience leading and coordinating project delivery desirable
• Knowledge of the design and specification of control systems as they pertain to power generation, energy conversion, electricity transmission and distribution systems
• Particular experience of battery storage systems desirable
• Broader experience in the field of electrical engineering desirable
• Experience of FAT, SAT or commissioning desirable
• Consulting experience desirable
• Site experience would be an advantage

Behaviours

• Goal-oriented and a problem-solving mindset coupled with the ambition to develop
• Ability to adapt to change and work effectively in a high-energy, fast-moving environment
• Good interpersonal skills; relates well to colleagues, clients and business contacts, and can influence to achieve positive results
• Assertiveness and initiative; drives projects forward proactively and develops solutions to problems
• Willingness to learn to improve technical and softer skills required from a good consultant
• Engage with UK and international technical communities

What e2 e2s in it for you

• A competitive salary
• A fully flexible approach to hybrid working 0 Manage your own time to ensure you have the best work/life balance
• A comprehensive benefits package including pension, medical insurance, income protection, 25 days holiday with the option to buy an additional 4 weeks
• Enhanced parental leave
• Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle ycle to work, discounted gym membership, season ticket loan, discounts on retail & wellbeing classes
• Access to our Employee Networks Groups, representing every strand of diversity
• Wellbeing resources and tools, and a commitment to wellbeing
• Opportunities to grow your skills and shape your career towards technical expertise, developing the market or leading a business or team
• International development opportunities
• Strong support for professional and technical development and professional registration
• International, multi-cultural team of motivated individuals
• Exciting referral program