Principal Engineer - Energy Conversion

TN United Kingdom; Chester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading engineering firm as a Senior or Principal Engineer in Chester, focusing on energy solutions. You'll work on innovative projects, contributing to sustainable energy practices while enjoying a supportive work environment with ample growth opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Pension and medical insurance

25 days holiday plus 4 additional days

Enhanced parental leave

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunities for skill development

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Work on energy-related projects for prestigious clients.
• Engage in power project development and feasibility studies.

Skills

Project management

Process engineering

Energy storage

Power plant performance modelling

Waste to Energy projects

Power project development

Energy consultancy

Job description

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

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

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

Skills, knowledge & experience

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

What’s in it for you:

We are committed to our employees' success and aim to provide the best experience supporting each member throughout their career.

Our offerings include:

• A comprehensive benefits package including pension, medical insurance, income protection, 25 days holiday plus 4 additional days
• Enhanced parental leave
• Voluntary benefits such as cycle to work, discounted gym memberships, season ticket loans, retail and wellbeing discounts
• Access to Employee Network Groups promoting diversity and inclusion
• Wellbeing resources and tools, and commitment to mental health through signing the Mental Health at Work Commitment
• Team-led flexible working arrangements
• Opportunities for skill development and career growth in technical, market, or leadership areas
• International and multicultural team environment
• Referral program encouraging employee recommendations

Why GHD?

Be part of a high-performing, employee-owned team driven by passion and professional pride. Our ownership structure grants our people autonomy, fostering accountability and excellence in serving clients and delivering projects.

Our commitment to you

We promote diversity and flexible working, maintaining a professional, inclusive culture founded on our core values of Safety, Teamwork, Respect, and Integrity.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer generous annual leave, family-friendly flexible work arrangements, and a 40-hour work week from Monday to Friday.

About GHD

As a leading professional services firm, GHD delivers iconic projects that shape landscapes, support communities, and define our collective future. We seek and nurture top talent to join our global team of over 10,000 professionals.

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