Principal / Senior Electrical Engineer Horsham, London, Oxford United Kingdom Published on 2025[...]

AFRY Finland; Horsham, London, Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

AFRY Finland is seeking an experienced engineer to join their Energy Division within the Thermal and Renewable Energy team in the UK. This role involves leadership in engineering challenges, technical documentation, and support for site activities, offering a chance to work on exciting projects aimed at shaping a sustainable future.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Flexible working arrangements

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Chartered status (or working towards) as a Principal Engineer.
• Significant knowledge of LV to HV industrial electrical infrastructure.
• Experience with safety, design, sustainability, and commercial factors.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership in engineering challenges and design review.
• Deliver high-quality design outputs including drawings and specifications.
• Identify and mitigate project risks.

Skills

Project Management

Technical Leadership

Electrical Engineering

Feasibility Studies

Education

Minimum 2:1 degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Modelling Software

ETAP

PowerFactory

Job description

The opportunity exists for an experienced engineer to join AFRY’s Energy Division within the expanding Thermal and Renewable Energy team in the UK.

You will provide clients with help and support at all project stages, including: technical and economic feasibility studies, technology assessments, technical due diligence reviews, Lenders’ Engineer services, front end engineering design (FEED) studies, owner’s engineer services, engineering-procurement-construction-management (EPCM) services, operation and maintenance support, and optimisation and expert witness services.

YOUR TASKS:

Your key tasks and responsibilities will be:

• Provide technical leadership in solving engineering challenges and reviewing design work;
• Deliver high-quality design outputs, including drawings, specifications, estimates, and schedules;
• Prepare accurate technical documentation and support site activities through inspections and testing;
• Identify and mitigate project risks related to safety, design, sustainability, and commercial factors;
• Support business development, represent the company professionally, and mentor junior engineers.

Qualifications

YOUR PROFILE:

• You hold a minimum 2:1 degree in electrical engineering;
• Chartered status (Principal Engineer) or working towards Chartered status (Senior Engineer);
• You have significant knowledge of, and experience with, LV to HV industrial electrical infrastructure (preferably but not essential on power generation and other energy infrastructure projects);
• You have good knowledge of electrical related British and international standards and regulations.

ADDITIONAL CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:

Experience of one or more of the following would be an advantage but not essential:

• Recognised Project Management training;
• Previous experience of providing consulting services in a multi-disciplinary engineering environment;
• Commercial awareness and contract knowledge (e.g., IChemE or FIDIC);
• Design experience gained from concept development and detailed engineering;
• Practical experience gained from construction, commissioning, and testing;
• Experience of protection circuits, HV grid connections, HV substations, and coordinating with UK Distribution Network Operators (DNOs);
• Working knowledge of Grid Code/G99 requirements;
• Modelling software experience (e.g., ETAP, PowerFactory).

WHAT WE CAN OFFER:

• Exciting and challenging projects.
• Personal development opportunities (e.g., technical expert, project management)
• Friendly working atmosphere in a multidisciplinary and international team with a lot of personal responsibility
• Helping to shape a sustainable future

Company Description

AFRY provides engineering, design, digital, and advisory services to accelerate the transition towards a sustainable society.

AFRY employs over 18,000 professionals in more than 50 countries. Net sales in 2024 were just under £2 billion.

AFRY is organized into five Divisions: Energy; Infrastructure; Management Consultancy; Process Industries; and Industrial and Digital Solutions.

The Energy Division employs over 2,100 professionals and provides engineering and consulting services to clients in over 80 countries.

We deliver expert-led engineering services. Trusted as a partner by the global energy sector, our expertise covers every aspect of power generation and energy market analysis, from the pre-investment phase to plant operation. We are committed to sustainable development and the clean energy transition, operating in sectors such as hydro power, thermal heat and power, nuclear energy, and transmission and distribution.

Additional Information

Available office locations for this position are London, Oxford, and Horsham. We are flexible on the office location; please indicate your preference in your covering letter. We value work-life balance and are committed to your wellbeing, considering flexible working arrangements, including part-time and hybrid work.

We offer benefits including 25 days holiday, private medical insurance, life assurance, a pension scheme, and enhanced maternity and paternity pay (16 weeks full pay). We also support family needs with backup childcare and return-to-work coaching.

We look forward to your application. Please include a cover letter explaining why you're a great fit and confirm your right to work in the UK, as this role does not include sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa.

Successful candidates will be invited for a telephone interview, followed by a virtual face-to-face interview, including analytical reasoning exercises.

At AFRY, we engineer change through collaboration, innovation, and embracing diverse perspectives. Join us in accelerating a sustainable future.