Principal Power Systems Consultant – Manchester (3 days per week)
About the Company
The business is a global engineering and consulting organisation with a long-standing heritage in delivering technical advisory, design, and assurance services across the renewable energy and infrastructure sectors.
They support developers, utilities, investors, and lenders through the full project lifecycle—ranging from early‑stage feasibility through to detailed design, construction, and commissioning. With a strong UK presence and international reach, the company combines local expertise with global capability, offering engineers the chance to work on complex and impactful projects worldwide.
The Opportunity
We are supporting a well‑established engineering and technical advisory consultancy in their search for a Senior Power Systems Design Consultant to join a growing Power Systems Engineering team based in Manchester.
This is a senior‑level role focused on the design of high‑voltage substations and power systems, working across a diverse portfolio of UK and international renewable energy, infrastructure, and utility projects. You will play a key part in delivering technically robust solutions while mentoring junior engineers and contributing to complex, multi‑disciplinary projects.
Please note: This role requires on‑site attendance in Manchester at least 3 days per week and candidates must already hold full UK right to work.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and deliver electro‑mechanical design of substations across distribution, transmission, and industrial networks
- Managing a team of consultants.
- Produce and review primary substation designs, including layouts and single‑line diagrams
- Design and specify Protection & Control systems, including SCADA interfaces
- Undertake CT/VT selection and system calculations
- Design auxiliary AC/DC power systems
- Ensure designs comply with UK legislation, safety requirements, and industry standards
- Collaborate with multi‑disciplinary internal teams and external stakeholders
- Support and mentor graduate and junior engineers
- Contribute to technical reports, client documentation, and design reviews
Required Experience & Background
- 8+ years experience in Transmission & Distribution engineering
- (or 7+ years with MSc / PhD in Electrical Engineering or similar)
- Minimum of 2 years of leadership experience, with at least 7 direct reports.
- Strong power systems design experience up to 132 kV (experience to 400 kV highly desirable)
- Proven background in utility‑scale substation engineering
- In‑depth understanding of UK electrical engineering standards and regulations
- Experience delivering engineering solutions across industrial, distribution, and transmission networks
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Desirable / Advantageous
- Professional registration (e.g. IEng, or working towards)
- Formal Health & Safety qualifications (IOSH, NEBOSH, NVQ, etc.)
- Substation safety & access training (e.g. NSI 30, BESC / AIM)
- Knowledge of CDM 2015 and construction safety
- Prior involvement in installation and commissioning activities
- Exposure to technical consultancy or business development support
Full UK working rights required – no sponsorship available
Senior Power Systems Design Consultant – Manchester (3 days per week)
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