Senior Electrical Energy Engineer

GirlingJones; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multidisciplinary consultancy is searching for a Senior Electrical Energy Engineer to join their innovative Energy Consulting team in Bristol. This role involves leading vital electrical design projects, overseeing multiple workstreams, and mentoring junior engineers while focusing on low-carbon technologies and electrical system strategies. Ideal candidates hold a degree in electrical engineering or a related discipline, with proven expertise in MV/LV design and strong analytical skills. The company offers a competitive salary, a hybrid working model, and comprehensive benefits that support career growth and inclusion.

Benefits

25 days’ holiday plus flexible options

Generous pension and life assurance

Comprehensive learning and development support

Enhanced parental leave

Flexible benefits including dental and optical

Qualifications

• Degree in electrical, power systems, or a related engineering discipline.
• Proven expertise in MV/LV system design.
• Understanding of low-carbon energy systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver medium-voltage (MV) and low-voltage (LV) electrical design projects.
• Develop electrical connection strategies for energy systems.
• Mentor junior engineers and potentially act as line manager.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Numerical Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PowerFactory

PVSyst

EnergyPro

ProDesign

Job description

Senior Electrical Energy Engineer

The Role

A multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking a Senior Electrical Energy Engineer to join its growing Energy Consulting team. This role offers the opportunity to take technical and leadership responsibility for projects focusing on electrical system strategies, connection design, and the integration of low-carbon technologies.
Based from offices in London, Bath, Manchester, Leeds, or Edinburgh, with hybrid working available, the position is well suited to an engineer ready to lead design activity while mentoring junior team members and collaborating with a diverse, multi-skilled group.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver medium-voltage (MV) and low-voltage (LV) electrical design projects
• Develop electrical connection strategies for energy systems incorporating storage, renewables, low carbon heat, electric vehicles, and demand-side response
• Apply systems-thinking approaches to complex engineering problems
• Collaborate with clients, stakeholders, and internal multidisciplinary teams
• Contribute to technical strategy, fee proposals, and bids
• Mentor junior engineers and potentially act as line manager
• Apply modelling techniques to support network and energy system design
• Manage multiple projects and oversee technical delivery

What You’ll Need

• Degree in electrical, power systems, or a related engineering discipline
• Proven expertise in MV/LV system design
• Understanding of low-carbon energy systems and their electrical interfaces
• Strong numerical, analytical, and modelling skills
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and client relationships
• Familiarity with network and energy system modelling tools
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Experience contributing to fee proposals and bids
• Willingness to support and mentor junior colleagues

Desirable:

• Chartered or on the path to chartership with a relevant institution
• Project management experience
• Commercial awareness and cost evaluation ability
• Knowledge of electro-mechanical interfaces and digital systems
• Understanding of utility provider processes
• Familiarity with software such as PowerFactory, PVSyst, EnergyPro, or ProDesign

What’s in it for me?

• Competitive salary and discretionary bonus
• Hybrid working model
• 25 days’ holiday plus flexible options
• Generous pension, life assurance, and income protection
• Enhanced parental leave
• Flexible benefits including dental, optical, cycle to work, and more
• Two funded professional memberships
• Comprehensive learning and development support
• Wellbeing resources and employee assistance programme
• Opportunities to contribute to outreach and community support programmes
• A supportive, inclusive culture that values diversity and career growth

The Company

This consultancy delivers forward-thinking engineering and energy strategies on projects of national and international importance. With over 50 professionals in its Energy Consulting team, the business spans disciplines including engineering, environmental science, geography, and energy commercialisation. The electrical discipline plays a central role in designing and delivering future-ready, electrified energy systems. The company is committed to inclusion and flexible working, and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.

Apply Today

Ready to lead the way in energy systems design? Send your CV now and take the next step in your engineering career.