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Position: Senior/Principal Power Systems Consultant (Protection & Earthing Specialist)

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Salary: Competitive, based on experience and qualifications

Location: Manchester

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Power Systems Consultant to join our dynamic team. This role is focused on delivering high-quality technical solutions in the areas of power system protection and earthing. The successful candidate will provide expert guidance, analysis, and recommendations for a variety of projects, including renewable energy connections, industrial facilities, and public and private networks.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum BEng/BSc in Power Systems or Electrical Engineering.
• At least 10 years of experience in the electricity industry, working with a Generator, Network Operator, Supplier, ICP, or Consultancy in the UK or internationally.
• Extensive experience in delivering protection studies, including a strong understanding of time-graded overcurrent and differential protection techniques.
• Proficiency in analysing and designing protection schemes, interpreting associated drawings, and specifying primary and protection equipment.
• Hands-on experience with power system modeling and analysis using software such as IPSA, PowerFactory, PSSe, SKM, ETAP, PSCAD, or CDEGs.
• Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to deliver high-quality technical reports on time and within budget.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Self-motivated, solutions-oriented professional with a keen eye for detail and a proactive work ethic.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct power system protection and earthing studies across a range of voltages for thermal power stations, renewable energy projects, industrial sites, and network operators.
• Provide technical advice and recommendations on schemes, equipment specifications, and engineering solutions.
• Develop specifications for primary plant and protection equipment, including instrument transformers.
• Contribute technical expertise to bid proposals and business development activities.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior engineers, fostering professional development within the team.
• Represent the organization at industry conferences, seminars, and events.

Desirable Skills & Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards it.
• Previous experience in a consultancy environment, including client-facing activities and bid proposal development.
• Experience in conducting earthing and arc flash studies.
• Knowledge of UK Grid and Distribution Codes, as well as Engineering Recommendations such as G99.
• Up to date awareness of regulatory changes and evolving industry standards.

Why Join Us?

• Work alongside a highly skilled and passionate team in a rapidly expanding sector.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing organization.
• Strong career development prospects with access to mentoring and training.
• Support for professional membership fees.
• Competitive benefits package, including a discretionary annual bonus, company pension scheme, and private medical insurance.
• Flexible hybrid working policy.
• 25 days of annual leave, plus an additional day off for your birthday.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Power Systems Consultant to take on a leading role in a dynamic and forward-thinking team. If you are passionate about delivering high quality engineering solutions and contributing to the future of energy systems, we encourage you to apply.