Principal Engineer - Energy Conversion

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Principal Engineer in Energy Conversion, where you'll tackle significant challenges in energy, water, and urbanization. This role offers the chance to work on exciting projects in a collaborative, multicultural environment. You'll benefit from a comprehensive benefits package, opportunities for skill development, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. With a focus on professional growth and work-life balance, this is your opportunity to make a real impact in the energy sector while enjoying a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Pension

Medical insurance

Income protection

25 days holiday

Enhanced parental leave

Discounted gym memberships

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunities for skill development

Referral program

Wellbeing resources

Qualifications

• Experience in energy-related project management and consultancy.
• Strong knowledge of renewable and conventional power generation technologies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects for prestigious international and domestic clients.
• Manage energy-related projects from conceptual design to construction support.

Skills

Conventional power generation technologies

Renewable power generation technologies

Waste-to-Energy projects

Energy storage and conversion projects

Power plant performance modeling

Process engineering

Project management of energy-related projects

Energy and power sector consultancy

Power project development

Feasibility studies

Job description

Principal Engineer - Energy Conversion, Manchester

Join a global professional services leader committed to solving the world’s biggest challenges in energy, water, and urbanization.

GHD is a leading engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting firm with over 10,000 professionals worldwide, serving clients across five continents.

We have exciting opportunities for Senior and Principal Engineers in our Energy Solutions Business Group, delivering projects for prestigious international and domestic clients. We are specifically looking for engineers to join our teams in Newcastle upon Tyne, Chester, and Manchester offices.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Experience in areas such as:

• Conventional, renewable, and evolving power generation technologies
• Waste-to-Energy projects
• Energy storage and conversion projects
• Power plant performance modeling
• Process engineering
• Project management of energy-related projects
• Energy and power sector consultancy
• Power project development, conceptual design, feasibility studies, and construction support

What’s in it for you:

We are dedicated to our employees' success and aim to provide an exceptional work experience supporting every stage of their careers.

Our offerings include:

• A comprehensive benefits package: pension, medical insurance, income protection, 25 days holiday with options to buy additional days
• Enhanced parental leave
• Voluntary benefits tailored to your lifestyle: cycle to work, discounted gym memberships, season ticket loans, retail & wellbeing discounts
• Access to Employee Network Groups promoting diversity and inclusion
• Wellbeing resources and tools, with commitments to mental health at work
• Flexible team-led working arrangements
• Opportunities for skill development and career growth in technical expertise, market development, or leadership
• International, multicultural team environment
• Referral program to bring talented colleagues onboard

Why GHD?

Be part of a passionate, employee-owned team that values autonomy, accountability, and professional pride. Our ownership model fosters a culture of trust and independence in serving clients and pursuing new opportunities.

Our commitment to you

We prioritize diversity and flexible working, maintaining a professional, inclusive culture based on Safety, Teamwork, Respect, and Integrity. We offer a competitive salary, generous leave, and family-friendly flexible work arrangements. The role involves a 40-hour workweek, Monday to Friday.

About GHD

As a leading professional services firm, GHD delivers iconic projects shaping landscapes and communities worldwide. We seek and nurture top talent across all fields, with a workforce of over 10,000 professionals.

We promote individual achievement and diversity, providing equal opportunities regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, or race.