Senior Earthing and Lightning Protection Consultant

RINA; Pontyclun; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global consultancy firm as a Senior Earthing and Lightning Protection Consultant. In this role, you will lead the design and risk assessment of earthing systems, manage key client relationships, and mentor junior engineers. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and excellence, RINA offers comprehensive benefits and a supportive environment focused on personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Generous Leave: 25 days of annual leave

Healthcare cover and life assurance

Matched 6% pension contributions

Paid parental leave

Cycle-to-work scheme

Access to continuous professional development

Recognition and referral bonuses

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in earthing & lightning protection design.
• Strong background in testing and field assessments.
• Experience in mentoring and managing junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of earthing systems and perform lightning protection risk assessments.
• Conduct site visits and inspections at various energy facilities.
• Deliver detailed technical reports and oversee junior engineers' outputs.

Skills

Proficiency in CDEGS

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Strong understanding of UK standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

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RINA is currently recruiting for a Senior Earthing and Lightning Protection Consultant to join its office in Pontyclun within the Power Engineering and Renewables Division.

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.
  
  

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

• Essential: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• Desirable: Master’s 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 (2–4 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.
  
  

RINA is a multinational company providing a wide range of services in the energy, marine, certification, infrastructure & mobility, industry, research & development sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion.

At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. We are also compliant to the Italian Law n. 68/99.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales

• Industries

  Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering, Environmental Services, and Information Technology & Services

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