Grow your career while reshaping the world. Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? How about joining our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients' problems head‑on. It is a diverse and inclusive work environment where world‑class talent knows no distinctions.
We support you through flexible and remote working, offering options from reduced weeks to additional leave over school holidays. If you are returning from a career break, we can help you transition back into work with us.
AtkinsRéalis are working at the heart of the challenges in the energy industry. Our Power Grids team is delivering work across the Transmission and Distribution sectors in the UK and supporting other Energy and infrastructure business sectors. We are recruiting an experienced Power Systems Studies Lead to strengthen our service offering.
Your role
* Lead and deliver complex power system studies including load flow, short circuit, stability, protection coordination, and harmonic analysis.
* Liaise directly with clients to understand project requirements, provide technical guidance, and build long‑term relationships.
* Coordinate with offshore engineering teams to ensure high‑quality and timely delivery of study outputs.
* Prepare and review technical proposals, contributing to winning new work and expanding our client base.
* Lead business development activities by identifying opportunities, shaping solutions, and presenting capabilities to potential clients.
* Ensure compliance with relevant standards and client specifications across all study work.
* Mentor junior engineers and contribute to internal capability development within the power systems team.
About You
* Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline; Chartered Engineer status is desirable.
* Extensive experience in power system studies across transmission, distribution, and industrial networks.
* Experience with one of the transmission owners (National Grid, Scottish and Southern Energy Networks, Scottish Power) is strongly preferred.
* Strong understanding of industry standards (e.g., BS, IEC, IEEE) and transmission owner requirements.
* Proficiency in power system analysis tools such as DIgSILENT PowerFactory, ETAP, PSCAD, or similar.
* Proven track record of client engagement and successful proposal development.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead discussions and influence stakeholders.
* Experience working with or managing offshore teams is a plus.
* Innovation, analytical, proactive, solution‑oriented mindset with a focus on quality and delivery.
Rewards & Benefits
Competitive salaries, employee rewards and a range of benefits you can tailor to suit your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Training and professional development opportunities help you grow your skills and expertise. Our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances help balance a great job with a fulfilling personal life.
Additional Information
Security clearance – This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require proof of UK residency of 5 years or longer. Do not reference or include details of any current or previously held security clearance in your application or CV.
We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong, fostering inclusion, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria. If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know at the application stage.
#J-18808-Ljbffr