Senior Electrical Project Engineer

Coalesce Management Consulting; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous professional development

Opportunities for senior leadership roles

Job summary

A respected sustainability consultancy in the UK is seeking a skilled engineer to lead the design and engineering of electrical systems for diverse applications. Ideal candidates will hold a degree in Electrical Engineering and possess experience with renewable energy systems. This role offers the chance to contribute to meaningful projects aimed at driving decarbonisation and supporting the transition to net zero.

Qualifications

• Professional registration or clear pathway towards achieving it.
• Proven experience in the design and implementation of power generation or renewable energy systems.
• Strong understanding of power system dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and engineering of electrical systems for various applications.
• Conduct feasibility studies and ensure technical excellence.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate new systems.
• Perform system modelling and optimisation for energy efficiency.
• Develop control and protection strategies ensuring safety and compliance.
• Support project development and delivery, preparing technical documents.

Skills

Design and implementation of power generation or renewable energy systems

Process control

SCADA systems

Grid connection and integration requirements

Industry standards (IEC, ENA, BS7671)

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Our client is a highly respected sustainability and energy consultancy with an impressive portfolio of clients across the UK. They deliver pioneering, green energy projects that drive decarbonisation and support the transition to net zero.

Job Description

• Lead the design and engineering of electrical systems for diverse applications, including grid‑scale installations, commercial and industrial facilities, and renewable energy assets.
• Conduct feasibility studies, technical assessments, and independent specialist reviews, ensuring technical excellence throughout all project stages.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams—including engineers, project managers, and technicians—to ensure smooth integration of new systems into existing infrastructure.
• Perform system modelling, simulation, and optimisation to maximise energy efficiency and performance of power generation and storage systems.
• Develop and implement robust control and protection strategies, ensuring safety, reliability, and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Support project development and delivery, including site assessments, data analysis, and preparation of technical documentation, proposals, and client reports.

Ideal Candidate

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Professional registration (e.g., Chartered Engineer status) or a clear pathway towards achieving it.
• Proven experience in the design and implementation of power generation or renewable energy systems.
• Working knowledge of process control and SCADA systems.
• Strong understanding of grid connection and integration requirements, power system dynamics, and industry standards (e.g., IEC, ENA, BS7671).

Why Apply?

• Join a forward‑thinking consultancy at the forefront of the UK’s renewable transition.
• Contribute to meaningful, sustainable energy projects that make a tangible environmental impact.
• Benefit from continuous professional development and opportunities to grow into senior leadership roles.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Services for Renewable Energy