Senior Earthing Design Engineer

Advance TRS; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK infrastructure company seeks a Senior Design Engineer in Cardiff to lead and deliver high-voltage earthing projects. This dynamic role involves mentoring junior engineers and managing client relationships while contributing to nationally significant infrastructure projects. The company offers a supportive culture, competitive salary, and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Career development path with ongoing training

Hybrid/flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience in HV earthing design, particularly in power or utilities sector.
• Strong knowledge of CDEGS and advanced design assessment methods.
• Proven track record in leading technical teams and projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle of earthing design projects from inception to completion.
• Manage client relationships and ensure project alignment with expectations.
• Mentor junior engineers and conduct advanced earthing studies.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Technical Leadership

Tools

CDEGS software

Job description

Are you a skilled engineer with deep expertise in high-voltage earthing design? Looking for a role where you can lead technically demanding projects, mentor junior engineers, and take full ownership from concept to commissioning?

We're working with a major UK infrastructure specialist who is looking for an experienced Senior Design Engineer to join their growing team in Cardiff. This is an outstanding opportunity to be part of an innovative, inclusive organisation delivering critical power projects across the UK.

Joining this leading UK infrastructure specialist means becoming part of a business that plays a key role in powering the country's future. With decades of expertise across power distribution, utilities, and asset management, the company is trusted to deliver complex, safety-critical projects for major clients nationwide.

My clients forward-thinking, collaborative culture fosters innovation and continuous development, while their investment in training, technology, and people ensures employees have the tools and support to thrive. Whether you're looking to grow technically, lead teams, or contribute to sustainable energy solutions, this is an environment where your career can truly take off.

Your Role

As a Senior Engineer, you'll lead the full lifecycle of earthing design projects from inception through to completion. You'll be a trusted technical expert, working closely with clients and internal stakeholders to deliver safe, efficient, and cost-effective solutions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and delivering technically demanding HV earthing projects independently
• Managing client relationships and ensuring project delivery is aligned with technical and commercial expectations
• Mentoring and supporting Design, Assistant and Graduate Engineers
• Conducting advanced earthing studies using CDEGS software (MALZ, MALT, RESAP, HI-FREQ, FCDIST, TRALIN)
• Leading site-based engineering assessments and investigations
• Reviewing and authorising reports and drawings, offering high-level feedback
• Chairing design meetings with internal teams and external clients
• Advising on complex studies including impressed voltage and lightning protection assessments

What We're Looking For

• Demonstrable experience in HV earthing design, ideally in the power or utilities sector
• Strong working knowledge of the CDEGS suite and complex earthing assessment methods
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build trust with clients and colleagues alike
• Proven ability to lead technical design teams and support project delivery end-to-end
• A hands-on, proactive attitude and a passion for delivering high-quality engineering solutions

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• A clearly defined career development path with regular reviews and ongoing training
• The opportunity to work on nationally significant infrastructure projects
• Supportive, inclusive, and forward-thinking working culture
• Hybrid/flexible working options to support work-life balance

Whether you're currently working for a consultancy, DNO, or engineering contractor - this role offers the chance to step up, lead, and make a real impact in one of the UK's fastest-evolving engineering sectors.

Apply today or get in touch to find out more in confidence.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.