Senior Engineer - Energy Conversion

GHD; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD, a leading consultancy firm, seeks Senior and Principal Engineers in Energy Solutions to work across various projects. Candidates will utilize their expertise in project management, process engineering, and renewable technologies. The firm values diversity and offers a robust benefits package alongside flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Enhanced parental leave

Voluntary benefits like gym membership discounts

Access to Employee Network Groups

Wellbeing resources and tools

Team led flexible working

Opportunities for skill growth

Referral program

Qualifications

• Experience in energy-related project management is required.
• Knowledge of renewable power generation technologies is essential.
• Background in process engineering is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects for diverse international clients in energy.
• Manage consultancy tasks related to power project development.
• Model power plant performance and energy conversion projects.

Skills

Project management

Process engineering

Energy sector consultancy

Renewable energy technologies

Power plant performance modeling

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22.06.2025

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Job Description

Join a global professional services leaderthat is committed to solving the world’s biggest challenges in the areas of energy, water and urbanisation.

GHD is a leading engineering, architecture and environmental consulting firm with more than 10,000 people around the globe, servicing clients across five continents.

We currently have exciting opportunities available forSenior and PrincipalEngineers in our Energy Solutions Business Group delivering projects for a range of prestigious international and domestic clients. We are specifically seeking engineers to join our teams in Newcastle upon Tyne, Chester and Manchester offices.

Skills, knowledge & experience

Experience in any of the following:

• Conventional, renewable and evolving power generation technologies
• Waste to Energy projects
• Energy storage and energy conversion projects
• Power plant performance modelling
• Process engineering
• Project management of energy related projects
• Energy and power sector consultancy
• Power project development, conceptual design, feasibility studies, construction support.

What's in it for you:

We are committed to the success of our people which is why we want to create the best employee experience that supports each member through all the stages of their career.

Here is what we offer:

• A comprehensive benefits package; pension, medical insurance, income protection, 25 days holiday with the option to buy an additional 4 weeks
• Enhanced parental leave
• Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – cycle to work, discounted gym membership, season ticket loan, discounts on retail & wellbeing classes
• Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform
• Wellbeing resources and tools, and demonstration of our commitment to wellbeing by signing up to the Mental Health at Work Commitment
• Team led flexible working
• Opportunities to grow your skills and shape your career towards technical expertise, developing the market or leading a business or team.
• International, multi-cultural team of highly motivated individuals
• An exciting referral program (bring people with you)

Why GHD?
Be a part of a high functioning team, where everything we do is inspired by a level of passion and professional pride that comes from being employee owned. This ownership is what sets us apart and means our people enjoy an unrivalled amount of autonomy in their roles. It helps drive our passion and accountability in how we serve our clients, deliver projects, and pursue new opportunities.

Our commitment to you
Fostering diversity and acceptance of flexible working is central to the way GHD does business. We offer a professional, friendly and inclusive culture based on our core values of Safety, Teamwork, Respect and Integrity.

In addition to a competitive salary, GHD provides generous annual leave, and family-friendly flexible work arrangements. The working hours for this role are 40 hours per week Monday to Friday.

About GHD
As one of the world’s leading professional services companies, GHD delivers iconic projects that shape our landscapes, support our communities and set the path of our collective future. To do this, we actively seek and nurture the very best people in their respective fields to join our team of over 10,000 professionals.

At GHD we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD aims to provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to gender reassignment, age, disability, religion, or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, or race