Senior Engineer - Energy Conversion

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global engineering firm as a Senior or Principal Engineer in the Energy Solutions Business Group. This role involves managing diverse energy projects, from renewable technologies to waste-to-energy initiatives. Enjoy a supportive work environment with comprehensive benefits, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for professional development. Be part of a diverse and inclusive team dedicated to solving global challenges in energy and urbanisation.

Benefits

Pension

Medical insurance

Income protection

25 days holiday plus 4 additional days

Enhanced parental leave

Flexible benefits

Wellbeing resources and initiatives

Team-led flexible working arrangements

Opportunities for skill development

Referral program benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in energy-related project management and consultancy.
• Proficient in conventional and renewable power generation technologies.

Responsibilities

• Work on projects for prestigious international and domestic clients.
• Manage energy-related projects from conceptual design to construction support.

Skills

Conventional power generation technologies

Renewable power generation technologies

Waste to Energy projects

Energy storage projects

Energy conversion projects

Power plant performance modelling

Process engineering

Project management

Energy consultancy

Power project development

Job description

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GHD

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Manchester, United Kingdom

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Posted:

15.05.2025

Expiry Date:

29.06.2025

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Job Description:

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

GHD is a leading engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting firm with over 10,000 professionals worldwide, serving clients across five continents.

We are currently seeking Senior and Principal Engineers in our Energy Solutions Business Group to work on projects for prestigious international and domestic clients. We are hiring for our offices in Newcastle upon Tyne, Chester, and Manchester.

Skills, knowledge & experience

Experience in:

• 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 dedicated to supporting our employees at every stage of their careers. Our offerings include:

• A comprehensive benefits package: pension, medical insurance, income protection, 25 days holiday plus 4 additional days
• Enhanced parental leave
• Flexible benefits: cycle to work, discounted gym memberships, season ticket loans, retail & wellbeing discounts
• Access to Employee Network Groups promoting diversity and inclusion
• Wellbeing resources and initiatives, including the Mental Health at Work Commitment
• Team-led flexible working arrangements
• Opportunities for skill development, technical expertise, market development, or leadership roles
• International, multicultural team environment
• Referral program benefits

Why GHD?

Be part of a passionate, employee-owned team that values autonomy, accountability, and excellence in serving clients and delivering projects.

We foster diversity and flexible work practices within a professional, inclusive culture rooted in our core values of Safety, Teamwork, Respect, and Integrity.

The role offers a 40-hour workweek, competitive salary, generous leave, and family-friendly flexible arrangements.

About GHD

GHD is a global leader in professional services, delivering iconic projects that shape landscapes, support communities, and define our future. We seek and nurture top talent across various fields, with a workforce of over 10,000 professionals.

We promote individual achievement and diversity, providing equal employment opportunities regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, or race.