Job Overview

GHD is seeking a Senior Electrical Consulting Engineer to join our UK Power team. The role involves delivering technically challenging projects across the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Australia, with a focus on consulting, client engagement and project leadership.

Responsibilities

• Supporting and leading the delivery of electrical engineering projects across distribution and transmission systems.
• Producing and reviewing technical specifications, FEED and concept studies.
• Acting as Owner’s Engineer and providing technical advisory/due diligence support.
• Undertaking cable system design, substation design (grid and distribution), and equipment specification.
• Assisting with tendering, bids and proposals, providing technical expertise.
• Supporting site-based activities, including FAT, SAT and commissioning.
• Helping to mentor and support junior engineers, contributing to team growth.

What You’ll Bring: Skills & Experience

• Degree in Electrical Engineering (BEng/BSc minimum; MEng/MSc desirable).
• Solid understanding of the UK electricity system and regulatory/stakeholder environment.
• Experience in the design, specification, construction, operation or maintenance of distribution and transmission level networks.
• Knowledge of key electrical equipment, such as gas and air insulated switchgear, transformers, harmonic filters, and reactive compensation equipment.
• Power cables (experience desirable).
• Power system protection and control (experience desirable).
• Previous project delivery experience (leading or coordinating tasks).
• Consulting experience (desirable, but not essential).
• Site experience (FAT, SAT, commissioning) – an advantage.
• Working towards or already holding Chartered Engineer status (CEng) with IET (or similar).

Why Join GHD?

• Competitive salary aligned to your skills and experience.
• Hybrid working to help achieve a work-life balance.
• 25 days annual leave, plus option to buy up to 4 extra weeks.
• Pension scheme, medical insurance, income protection.
• Enhanced parental leave and family-friendly policies.
• Voluntary benefits including cycle to work, gym discounts, retail savings.
• Access to Employee Network Groups and wellbeing resources.
• Clear career pathways—whether you want to focus on technical excellence, client leadership, or project management.
• International opportunities across GHD’s 10,000+ global network of professionals.
• Full support for achieving and maintaining professional registration and chartership.

About GHD

GHD is a global professional services company with over 10,000 employees across five continents, delivering innovative solutions in energy, water, environment, property & buildings, and transport. As an employee-owned business, we foster collaboration, flexibility and inclusion, giving our people autonomy and opportunities to thrive. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering

Industries

• Civil Engineering
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• Environmental Services