Principal Engineer - Energy Conversion

GHD; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD seeks a Principal Engineer in Energy Conversion in Manchester to lead projects in energy and power sectors. This role involves significant technical expertise and project management capabilities in conventional and renewable energy technologies. Join a diverse and dynamic team dedicated to solving key global energy challenges.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave

Wellbeing resources and tools

Discounts on retail and gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in energy-related projects and processes.
• Strong background in power plant performance modelling.
• Ability to manage complex engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver energy conversion projects for prestigious clients.
• Engage in project management and consultancy.
• Conduct feasibility studies and support construction efforts.

Skills

Power generation technologies

Waste to Energy projects

Energy storage

Energy conversion

Project management

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Principal Engineer - Energy Conversion, Manchester

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Client:

GHD

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

24.06.2025

Expiry Date:

08.08.2025

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Job Description:

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

GHD is a leading engineering, architecture and environmental consulting firm with more than 10,000 people around the globe, servicing clients across five continents.

We currently have exciting opportunities available forSenior and PrincipalEngineers in our Energy Solutions Business Group delivering projects for a range of 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 any of the following:

• 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 the success of our people which is why we want to create the best employee experience that supports each member through all the stages of their career.

Here is what we offer:

• A comprehensive benefits package; pension, medical insurance, income protection, 25 days holiday with the option to buy an additional 4 weeks
• Enhanced parental leave
• Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – cycle to work, discounted gym membership, season ticket loan, discounts on retail & wellbeing classes
• Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform
• Wellbeing resources and tools, and demonstration of our commitment to wellbeing by signing up to the Mental Health at Work Commitment
• Team led flexible working
• Opportunities to grow your skills and shape your career towards technical expertise, developing the market or leading a business or team.
• International, multi-cultural team of highly motivated individuals
• An exciting referral program (bring people with you)

Why GHD?
Be a part of a high functioning team, where everything we do is inspired by a level of passion and professional pride that comes from being employee owned. This ownership is what sets us apart and means our people enjoy an unrivalled amount of autonomy in their roles. It helps drive our passion and accountability in how we serve our clients, deliver projects, and pursue new opportunities.

Our commitment to you
Fostering diversity and acceptance of flexible working is central to the way GHD does business. We offer a professional, friendly and inclusive culture based on our core values of Safety, Teamwork, Respect and Integrity.

In addition to a competitive salary, GHD provides generous annual leave, and family-friendly flexible work arrangements. The working hours for this role are 40 hours per week Monday to Friday.

About GHD
As one of the world’s leading professional services companies, GHD delivers iconic projects that shape our landscapes, support our communities and set the path of our collective future. To do this, we actively seek and nurture the very best people in their respective fields to join our team of over 10,000 professionals.

At GHD we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD aims to provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to gender reassignment, age, disability, religion, or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, or race