Power Systems Consultant Salary: £ Negotiable Dependant on experience Location: Birmingham Status: Permanent Shape the Future of Energy We are currently seeking experienced Power Systems Consultants to work for our client to support their mission to drive Net Zero innovation. The role will be working across a team of engineers, researchers, and policy experts tackling some of the UK’s most complex energy challenges. From cutting-edge modelling to Smart Grid tech, your work will directly influence the transition to a low-carbon power system. Key Responsibilities: The roles report to the Practice Manager - Power Systems within the Systems Integration Team. The key responsibilities will be to: Act as Technical Lead/Work package Lead on projects, providing power systems subject matter expertise, setting the scope of work and providing oversight and technical assurance for projects. The project areas include Transmission and distribution networks, Flexibility services, Operability, DSO transition and Smart Grid technologies Work with multi-disciplinary teams in the business and external partners and stakeholders. The role within projects will vary, ranging from providing technical expertise on the power system to reviewing project deliverables and shaping innovative solutions. Lead/support the development of innovation priorities and bid proposals for different funding opportunities including Network Innovation Allowance (NIA) and Strategic Innovation Funding (SIF). Lead/support the thought leadership on a range of challenges to meet Net Zero such as Electricity markets and network charging, future operability challenges associated with the integration of renewable technology, the role of flexibility and storage and the future role of power systems in the Net Zero journey, including transmission, distribution and cross vector. Lead/support the representation of power systems within the companies modelling tools, which may involve the construction of network models, analysis of partner-provided data and/or software integration of power systems models with others. Preparation of written materials including technical reports, briefing materials, discussion papers and consultation responses. Experience Required: Degree in Electrical Engineering (higher degree advantageous) Strong knowledge of the GB power system, with expertise in design, operation, or network planning Skilled in power system tools (IPSA, DIgSILENT, Plexos, or similar) Excellent communication and presentation skills Chartered Engineer or working towards it (desirable) Benefits include: 28 days annual leave bank holidays Bonus & recognition schemes Pension, EV & Cycle2Work schemes Life assurance, health cashback plan, discounts & wellness support Flexible working: sabbaticals, staggered hours, hybrid model Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included