Overview
Senior Earthing Design Engineering Consultant – RINA. Based in Pontyclun within the Power Engineering and Renewables Division. Join to apply for the Senior Earthing Design Engineering Consultant role at RINA.
What You'll Do
* Design & Simulation: Lead the design of earthing systems and perform lightning protection risk assessments (BSEN 62305).
* Site Visits: Conduct testing and inspection of protection systems at substations, power stations, and renewable energy sites.
* Client Engagement: Manage key client relationships, resolve queries, and communicate technical outputs clearly.
* Report Writing: Deliver detailed technical reports and review junior team members’ outputs.
* Team Leadership: Mentor and support junior engineers and graduates to foster team growth and knowledge sharing.
Qualifications
* Essential: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
* Desirable: Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering
Experience
* Minimum 5 years’ hands-on experience in earthing & lightning protection design, assessments, and field testing.
Skills & Attributes
* Proficiency in CDEGS, AutoCAD, and MS Office.
* Strong understanding of UK standards for electrical infrastructure.
* Willingness to travel extensively and work onsite (2–4 nights away/week).
* Demonstrated ability to support and develop junior team members.
* Collaborative, inquisitive, respectful, and highly accurate in technical work.
What We Offer
* Generous Leave: 25 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays) with the option to purchase more.
* Health & Wellbeing: Healthcare cover (with family options available) and life assurance.
* Pension: Matched 6% pension contributions.
* Family Support: Paid parental leave and additional unpaid leave for military reservists.
* Work-Life Balance: Cycle-to-work scheme and employee perks like retail discounts.
Additional Perks
* A dynamic role in a respected global consultancy.
* Access to continuous professional development and external training.
* Opportunities to work on cutting-edge projects.
* Collaborative and supportive working culture.
* Flexible working with travel and hands-on engineering exposure.
* STEM Advocacy: Paid leave for STEM Ambassadors to inspire the next generation of engineers.
* Recognition and Referrals: A generous recruitment referral bonus.
* Global Collaboration: Work with world-class professionals across diverse market sectors.
Competencies
* ADDRESS THE WAY – Have a big picture of different situations and reinterpret it in a perspective way
* BUILD NETWORK – Forge trust relationships, across departments, and outside the organization
* CLIENT INTIMACY – Embrace internal and external client needs, expectations, and requirements to ensure maximum satisfaction
* EARN TRUST – Take everyone’s opinion into account and remain open to diversity
* MAKE EFFECTIVE DECISIONS – Structure activities according to priorities, actions, resources and constraint
* MANAGE EMOTIONS – Recognise one’s and other’s emotions and express and regulate one’s reactions
* PIONEER CHANGE – Actively embrace change and benefit from the new circumstances
* PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT – Promote commitment by keeping promises as a Role Model
* THINK FORWARD – Capitalise on experiences and translate them into action plans for the future
About RINA
RINA is a multinational company providing a wide range of services in the energy, marine, certification, infrastructure & mobility, industry, research & development sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion.
At RINA, we endeavour to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. We are also compliant to the Italian Law n. 68/99.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
* Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering, Environmental Services, and Information Technology & Services
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