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Senior Earthing and Lightning Protection Consultant

JR United Kingdom

Pontyclun

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GBP 50,000 - 70,000

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Job summary

A leading consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior Earthing and Lightning Protection Consultant. The role involves leading the design of earthing systems, managing client relationships, and mentoring junior engineers. Ideal candidates will have significant experience and a strong background in electrical engineering, along with the ability to support and develop team members.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
Healthcare cover with family options available
Matched 6% pension contributions
Cycle-to-work scheme and retail discounts
Paid parental leave

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years hands-on experience in earthing & lightning protection design.
  • Collaborative, inquisitive, respectful, and highly accurate in technical work.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design of earthing systems and conduct lightning protection risk assessments.
  • Conduct testing and inspection of protection systems at various sites.
  • Manage client relationships and prepare detailed technical reports.

Skills

Proficiency in CDEGS
Proficiency in AutoCAD
Proficiency in MS Office
Strong understanding of UK standards
Ability to support junior team members

Education

Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering
Masters degree in Electrical Engineering

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Senior Earthing and Lightning Protection Consultant, pontyclun

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Client:

RINA

Location:

pontyclun, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

09.07.2025

Expiry Date:

23.08.2025

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Rina

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What You'll Do

Design & Simulation: Lead the design of earthing systems and perform lightning protection risk assessments (BSEN 62305).
Site Visits: Conduct testing and inspection of protection systems at substations, power stations, and renewable energy sites.
Client Engagement: Manage key client relationships, resolve queries, and communicate technical outputs clearly.
Report Writing: Deliver detailed technical reports and review junior team members outputs.
Team Leadership: Mentor and support junior engineers and graduates to foster team growth and knowledge sharing.

What We're Looking For

Qualifications
Essential: Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering
Desirable: Masters degree in Electrical Engineering

Experience
Minimum 5 years hands-on experience in earthing & lightning protection design, assessments, and field testing.

Skills & Attributes
Proficiency in CDEGS, AutoCAD, and MS Office.
Strong understanding of UK standards for electrical infrastructure.
Willingness to travel extensively and work onsite (24 nights away/week).
Demonstrated ability to support and develop junior team members.
Collaborative, inquisitive, respectful, and highly accurate in technical work.

What We Offer

Comprehensive Benefits Package
Generous Leave: 25 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays) with the option to purchase more.
Health & Wellbeing: Healthcare cover (with family options available) and life assurance.
Pension: Matched 6% pension contributions.
Family Support: Paid parental leave and additional unpaid leave for military reservists.
Work-Life Balance: Cycle-to-work scheme and employee perks like retail discounts.


Additional Perks
A dynamic role in a respected global consultancy.
Access to continuous professional development and external training.
Opportunities to work on cutting-edge projects.
Collaborative and supportive working culture.
Flexible working with travel and hands-on engineering exposure.
STEM Advocacy: Paid leave for STEM Ambassadors to inspire the next generation of engineers.
Recognition and Referrals: A generous recruitment referral bonus.
Global Collaboration: Work with world-class professionals across diverse market sectors.


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Profile description:

What You'll Do

Design & Simulation: Lead the design of earthing systems and perform lightning protection risk assessments (BSEN 62305).
Site Visits: Conduct testing and inspection of protection systems at substations, power stations, and renewable energy sites.
Client Engagement: Manage key client relationships, resolve queries, and communicate technical outputs clearly.
Report Writing: Deliver detailed technical reports and review junior team members outputs.
Team Leadership: Mentor and support junior engineers and graduates to foster team growth and knowledge sharing.

What We're Looking For

Qualifications
Essential: Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering
Desirable: Masters degree in Electrical Engineering

Experience
Minimum 5 years hands-on experience in earthing & lightning protection design, assessments, and field testing.

Skills & Attributes
Proficiency in CDEGS, AutoCAD, and MS Office.
Strong understanding of UK standards for electrical infrastructure.
Willingness to travel extensively and work onsite (24 nights away/week).
Demonstrated ability to support and develop junior team members.
Collaborative, inquisitive, respectful, and highly accurate in technical work.

What We Offer

Comprehensive Benefits Package
Generous Leave: 25 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays) with the option to purchase more.
Health & Wellbeing: Healthcare cover (with family options available) and life assurance.
Pension: Matched 6% pension contributions.
Family Support: Paid parental leave and additional unpaid leave for military reservists.
Work-Life Balance: Cycle-to-work scheme and employee perks like retail discounts.


Additional Perks
A dynamic role in a respected global consultancy.
Access to continuous professional development and external training.
Opportunities to work on cutting-edge projects.
Collaborative and supportive working culture.
Flexible working with travel and hands-on engineering exposure.
STEM Advocacy: Paid leave for STEM Ambassadors to inspire the next generation of engineers.
Recognition and Referrals: A generous recruitment referral bonus.
Global Collaboration: Work with world-class professionals across diverse market sectors.


#LI-MW1


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