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