Senior Earthing and Lightning Protection Consultant

RINA Piraeus Team; Pontyclun; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Earthing and Lightning Protection Consultant to join their dynamic team in Pontyclun. This role involves leading the design of earthing systems, conducting site inspections, and managing client relationships. With a strong emphasis on professional development, the company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous leave and healthcare options. Ideal candidates will have a solid background in electrical engineering, a collaborative spirit, and a commitment to mentoring junior team members. Join a respected global consultancy and make a significant impact in the power engineering sector.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Healthcare cover

Matched 6% pension contributions

Paid parental leave

Cycle-to-work scheme

Employee perks like retail discounts

Continuous professional development

Flexible working

Paid leave for STEM Ambassadors

Generous recruitment referral bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in earthing & lightning protection design.
• Strong understanding of UK standards for electrical infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of earthing systems and perform lightning protection assessments.
• Conduct testing and inspection of protection systems at various sites.

Skills

CDEGS

AutoCAD

MS Office

Electrical Engineering Standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

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Senior Earthing and Lightning Protection Consultant

Posting Date: 7 May 2025

City: Pontyclun

Location: Pontyclun, GB, CF72 9AG

Contract Type: Permanent

Division: Power Engineering and Renewables

Level of experience: Senior

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 & BSEB 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: 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.

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With over 5,800 employees and 200 offices in 70 countries worldwide, RINA is a multinational player which provides certification, marine classification, product testing, site supervision and vendor inspection, training and engineering consultancy services across a wide range of sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion. The aim is to guarantee a project’s technical, environmental and safety - and sometimes also economic and financial - sustainability.

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. It is the policy of RINA to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy) national origin, age, disabilities, marital status, sexual orientation, genetics, military status, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans (veterans who served during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a badge has been authorized), and Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. We are strongly committed to this policy and believe in the concept and spirit of the law.

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