Lead Electrical Consulting Engineer, Power Systems

GHD; North East; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Job summary

GHD is seeking a Principal Electrical Consulting Engineer to lead complex power system projects in the UK and beyond. You will guide design, protection, and HV equipment selection while mentoring engineers across UK and international teams.

The role blends technical leadership with client engagement, FEED studies, and business development in a hybrid working environment. Chartered status is preferred or in progress.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering (BEng/BSc minimum; MEng/MSc desirable).
• 10+ years’ experience in power systems engineering within transmission, distribution, or generation projects.
• Broad understanding of the UK electricity sector, regulatory frameworks, and stakeholder landscape.
• Chartered Engineer status (CEng) or working towards with a relevant institution (e.g. IET).

Responsibilities

• Acting as technical lead on major power system projects (transmission, distribution and generation).
• Leading the design, specification and integration of high-voltage systems, including substations, cable systems, transformers, switchgear, and reactive compensation equipment.
• Delivering FEED and conceptual studies, technical due diligence and serving as Owner’s Engineer.
• Providing expert input into power system protection, equipment specification, and system performance assessments.
• Mentoring and developing junior engineers, sharing knowledge across UK and international teams.

Skills

Power systems engineering

Client engagement

Leadership

Mentoring juniors

UK regulatory knowledge

Education

Electrical Engineering degree (BEng/BSc)

CEng status or working towards

Job description

GHD is seeking a Principal Electrical Consulting Engineer to lead complex power system projects in the UK and beyond. You will guide design, protection, and HV equipment selection while mentoring engineers across UK and international teams.

The role blends technical leadership with client engagement, FEED studies, and business development in a hybrid working environment. Chartered status is preferred or in progress.