Power Systems Engineering Manager - Substation Design Lead

RINA Piraeus Team; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Cycle to work scheme

Life Assurance

Professional development to Chartered

Pay for professional membership

Job summary

RINA Power Systems is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead a growing UK team delivering Substation Design and Power Systems Studies for major electricity clients. You will oversee 11 kV to 400 kV projects, ensuring technical excellence and robust delivery across the portfolio.

The role blends strategic leadership with hands‑on project delivery, requiring strong stakeholder management, mentoring, and collaboration on tenders and RFQs within a global engineering group.

Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering degree required.
• At least 10 years’ Power Systems Engineering experience, with 3 years on UK projects.
• At least 5 years’ management experience leading teams of 5–20 engineers.
• Experience in Substation Design (11–400 kV), Grid integration, P&C and Power Systems Studies.

Responsibilities

• Lead, inspire, manage and grow the Power Systems Engineering team (circa 10 engineers).
• Set technical objectives and mentor team members.
• Manage resources, execution plans and project schedules to deliver value for clients.
• Report team financial performance to senior management.
• Act as Technical Lead for Substation Design engagements (11–400 kV).
• Review subcontractor designs and FAT plans.
• Lead quality assurance and design sign‑offs for P&C and primary design deliverables.
• Collaborate with Proposals to support tenders and RFQs.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client liaison

Communication

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

PSCAD

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

ETAP

PSSE

Job description

RINA Power Systems is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead a growing UK team delivering Substation Design and Power Systems Studies for major electricity clients. You will oversee 11 kV to 400 kV projects, ensuring technical excellence and robust delivery across the portfolio.

The role blends strategic leadership with hands‑on project delivery, requiring strong stakeholder management, mentoring, and collaboration on tenders and RFQs within a global engineering group.