The opportunity exists for an experienced engineer to join AFRY’s Energy Division within the expanding Thermal and Renewable Energy team in the UK. You will provide clients with help and support at all project stages, including: technical and economic feasibility studies, technology assessments, technical due diligence reviews, Lenders’ Engineer services, front end engineering design (FEED) studies, owner’s engineer services, engineering-procurement-construction-management (EPCM) services, operation and maintenance support and optimisation and expert witness services.
Providing engineering/technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis, and resolution of project challenges;
Providing design support and providing technical reviews and comments on designs completed by others, as applicable;
Providing conceptual, preliminary and detailed design deliverables, including but not limited to: drawings, technical specifications, cost estimates, construction schedules, etc;
Attending factory and site acceptance tests;
Continuous improvement of job-related, engineering technical and professional knowledge, skills and performance;
Identify potential health & safety, design, sustainability and commercial risks on our projects and contribute towards mitigating them;
Supporting the company’s goals and representing the company positively and professionally;
Supporting the development of younger engineers.
You hold a minimum 2:1 degree in electrical engineering.
Chartered status (Principal Engineer) or working towards Chartered status (Senior Engineer).
You have significant knowledge of, and experience with, LV to HV industrial electrical infrastructure (preferably but not essential on power generation and other energy infrastructure projects);
You have good knowledge of electrical related British and international standards and regulations;
You thrive on problems and situations for which there is no prior experience and can create valuable solutions effectively and efficiently. You are good at structuring unclear situations and client problems into actionable tasks and projects.
No mentoring or coaching is required on your daily tasks.
We pay utmost attention to structured and articulate writing and presentation skills; therefore, you are fluent orally and in writing business English.
You are used to work under pressure, with tight deadlines, and have no objections to travel, as it forms an essential part of your duties.
Recognised Project Management training;
Previous experience of providing consulting services in a multi-disciplinary engineering environment;
Commercial awareness and contract knowledge (e.g. Design experience gained from concept development and detailed engineering;
Practical experience gained from construction, commissioning, and testing;
Experience of protection circuits, HV grid connections, HV substations and coordinating with UK Distribution Network Operators (DNOs);
Modelling software experience (e.g. Exciting and challenging projects.
Personal development opportunities (e.g., technical expert, project management).
Helping to shape a sustainable future.
AFRY provides engineering, design, digital and advisory services to accelerate the transition towards a sustainable society.
Net sales in 2024 were just under £2 billion.
AFRY is organised into five Divisions: Energy; Management Consultancy; Process Industries and Industrial and Digital Solutions.
The Energy Division employs over 2,100 professionals and provides engineering and consulting services to clients in over 80 countries.
We deliver expert-led engineering services. Trusted as a partner by the global energy sector, our expertise covers every aspect of power generation and energy market analysis, from the pre-investment phase to plant operation. We take pride in being committed to sustainable development and the clean energy transition which protects the environment as well as making good business sense in everything we do. We operate in the following sectors: hydro power, thermal heat and power, nuclear energy and transmission and distribution.
Available office locations for this position are either London, Oxford and Horsham. We are flexible on the office location for this position, please indicate your preference in your covering letter. We value a healthy work life balance and are committed to your wellbeing. We will consider a range of flexible working arrangements, including part-time, flexible working patterns and we operate a hybrid working environment.
We offer an excellent range of benefits, including 25 days holiday each year, private medical insurance, life assurance and a pension scheme. We also offer enhanced maternity and paternity pay offering 16 weeks full pay for both parents. This is supported by generous family support options such as, back up childcare support and return to work coaching.
We are excited to receive your application, please ensure your cover letter not only sets out how you are a great fit for this role and confirm your right to work in the UK as this role does not include sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa.
Should you be successful you will be invited for a telephone interview following which, a virtual face to face interview.