Senior Electrical Power Systems Design Engineer

Advance Training & Recruitment Services; North East; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consultancy firm is seeking a Senior Electrical Consulting Engineer to lead complex power sector projects across the UK and internationally. You will work in a supportive environment focusing on professional growth, hybrid working, and competitive benefits. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electrical Engineering, experience in transmission and distribution networks, and strong consulting capabilities. This role is based in major UK cities including Newcastle Upon Tyne and London.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Hybrid working options

25 days annual leave

Cycle to work scheme

Gym discounts

Full support towards chartership

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of transmission and distribution networks.
• Experience in design, operation or maintenance in the power sector.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards it.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering projects across transmission and distribution.
• Produce and review FEED studies and technical specifications.
• Act as Owner’s Engineer delivering technical advisory services.
• Mentor junior engineers in a growing team.

Skills

Understanding of UK electricity system

Knowledge of GIS/AIS switchgear

Project delivery experience

Experience with protection & control

Education

BEng/BSc in Electrical Engineering

MEng/MSc in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Power cables

Transformers

Job description

My client is a global, multi-disciplinary consultancy delivering innovative engineering, environmental and design solutions for major energy and infrastructure projects worldwide. With over 10,000 professionals across 200+ offices, they help communities transition towards a sustainable, secure and reliable energy future.

They are now looking for a Senior Electrical Consulting Engineer to join their growing UK Power team and play a key role in delivering technically challenging projects across the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Australia.

This role is ideal for an experienced electrical engineer ready to step up, combining technical depth with exposure to consulting, client engagement and project leadership.

The Role

As Senior Engineer, you will support the delivery of complex power sector projects and contribute to technical problem solving, design development and client advisory services. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and supporting electrical engineering projects across transmission and distribution networks
• Producing and reviewing FEED studies, concept designs and technical specifications
• Acting as Owner’s Engineer, delivering technical advisory and due-diligence services
• Designing cable systems, substations (grid and distribution) and specifying key electrical equipment
• Supporting tendering, bids and proposals with technical input
• Assisting with FAT, SAT and commissioning activities
• Mentoring and supporting junior engineers as the team continues to grow

About You

You’ll be a technically strong engineer with a drive to develop your consulting capabilities. You will bring:

• A degree in Electrical Engineering (BEng/BSc minimum; MEng/MSc desirable)
• Strong understanding of the UK electricity system and its regulatory environment
• Experience in the design, operation, construction or maintenance of transmission and distribution networks
• Knowledge of key equipment including GIS/AIS switchgear, transformers, reactive compensation, harmonic filters and power cables
• Experience with protection & control (desirable)
• Project delivery experience, either leading or coordinating tasks
• Site experience (FAT/SAT/commissioning) – advantageous
• Working towards, or already holding, Chartered Engineer (CEng) status

What’s on Offer

My client offers a genuinely supportive environment built around professional growth, wellbeing and flexibility, including:

• Competitive salary matched to experience
• Hybrid working options
• 25 days annual leave, plus the ability to buy up to 4 additional weeks
• Pension scheme, medical insurance and income protection
• Enhanced parental leave and family-friendly benefits
• Cycle to work scheme, gym discounts and retail savings
• Clear career pathways, whether you see your future in technical leadership, client delivery or project management
• Full support towards professional registration and chartership
• International opportunities across a global network of energy specialists

This role could be based in Newcastle Upon Tyne, Guildford, Manchester or London.

If you’re ready to help shape the future of sustainable energy and take the next step in your consulting engineering career, we’d love to hear from you.

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.