Senior / Principal Electrical Engineer – High Voltage (Critical Systems)

Ramboll

Manchester

Hybrid

GBP 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Private medical cover
Flexible work environment
Investment in personal development

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Manchester is seeking a Senior/Principal Electrical Engineer – High Voltage to provide expertise for the Critical Systems Team. This role involves managing projects and ensuring client satisfaction while working on advanced electrical distribution and renewable technologies. The ideal candidate will hold an accredited engineering degree and have a strong understanding of project management and digital design innovation. This position offers opportunities for growth and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

  • Proven track record in electrical design engineering.
  • Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Knowledge of financial arrangements for projects.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and deliver detailed electrical designs for projects.
  • Supervise work of graduates and technicians.
  • Ensure client service excellence.
  • Maintain excellent client service across UK projects.

Skills

Project management
Attention to detail
Client service
Digital design innovation

Education

CIBSE/IET Engineering Council accredited honours degree
HNC in applicable discipline

Tools

ETAP
Paladin
Trimble

Job description

Job Description

Are you our next High Voltage Engineer? Ramboll has a great opportunity for the right person to join our well-established team as a High Voltage Engineer.

If this sounds like you, or you’re curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join our Critical systems Team as our new Senior/Principal Electrical Engineer – High Voltage (Critical Systems) and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.

Your new role

As our new Senior/Principal Electrical Engineer – High Voltage (Critical Systems), you will provide electrical design expertise for the UK wide Critical Systems Team.

Be accustomed to providing guidance to graduates and technicians, demonstrating your in-depth understanding of design engineering.

Your key responsibilities will be:

  • Manage your own project work.
  • Complete detailed designs to the required standards and supervise the work of others in this function.
  • Manage time on projects to suit deadlines and complete your assigned tasks as stipulated by the Ramboll project manager.
  • Maintain excellent levels of client service.

Our Critical Systems team works across a broad range of markets. As such, we are looking for people with skills in any or all of the following, and with an attitude to learn and expand into areas not already in their portfolio:

  • Detailed design of electrical distribution at MV and LV.
  • Application of renewable technologies (battery energy storage, hydrogen, wind).
  • Rail power delivery solutions (Network Rail and TfL).
  • Power generation and control.
  • Detailed design of electrical installations for special locations.
  • Use of specialist software (ETAP, Paladin, Trimble).
Your new team

You will be part of a highly dynamic team. Our Critical Systems team has a strong focus on detailed technical delivery and an excellent understanding of client care. We offer a supportive and collaborative culture and environment, in which you can develop and grow in your role. For the right candidate there is the opportunity to progress rapidly, with increasing client-facing duties and mentoring of junior engineers and apprentices.

About You

From the moment you start at Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you can continue to grow with the company. While we look forward to supporting your continued learning and development, for this role we have identified some qualifications, skills, and capabilities that will set you up for success. You demonstrate good attention to detail and show pride in the work you produce, and you are able to motivate and inspire confidence both in your peers and clients.

These include:

  • To be a qualified Engineer having a proven and demonstrable track record in your discipline.
  • To have a CIBSE/IET Engineering Council accredited honours degree, or an HNC in an applicable discipline with commitment to continue with higher education.
  • To have an understanding of financial arrangements for projects including fee forecasting, fee preparation, and allocation.
  • Have proven ability to manage a number of projects at any one time.
  • Be forward thinking and passionate about digital design innovation and “smart design” in an increasingly digitalised construction arena.
  • Ideally you will have experience across different sectors such as Building Services Design, Site surveys & inspections, Snagging, Client & design team meetings.
What We Can Offer You
  • Investment in your development.
  • Leaders you can count on, guided by our Leadership Principles.
  • Be valued for the unique person you are.
  • Never be short of inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects.
  • The long‑term thinking of a foundation‑owned company.
  • Flexible work environment.
  • 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
  • Private medical cover and life assurance.
  • Matched pension contributions.
Work at the heart of sustainable change

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. We believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that’s where we start – and how we work. At Ramboll, our core strength is our people, and our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act. Being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. We embrace an inclusive mindset that looks for fresh, diverse, and innovative perspectives. We respect, embrace, and invite diversity in all forms to actively cultivate an environment where everyone can flourish and realise their full potential.

Ready to join us?

Please submit your application. Be sure to include all relevant documents including your CV, cover letter, etc.

“We recognise that some candidates only apply when they tick every box. However, passion and potential often outweigh a perfect resume and Ramboll’s supportive learning culture can help you grow. So if this role resonates with you but you don't meet all the requirements, we encourage you to apply. You might be the perfect fit for this opportunity or another within our team.”

Thank you for taking the time to apply! We look forward to receiving your application.

Ramboll in the United Kingdom

Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a foundation‑owned people company. Ramboll has a proven track record of sustainable and responsible business and is a top ten engineering and environmental and sustainability consultancy in the UK, with more than 1,500 employees across 16 offices working towards a more sustainable future. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Environment & Health, and Energy. Strong values guide what we do and drive an inclusive, collaborative, and highly flexible culture that values people and ideas. Explore and nurture your own passion, expertise, and creativity at Ramboll through work that benefits our people, partners, nature, and society.

An equal opportunity employer

Equality, diversity, and inclusion is at the heart of what we do. At Ramboll, we believe that diversity is a strength and that different experiences and perspectives are essential to creating truly sustainable societies. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment, where everyone is able to flourish and reach their potential. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics, in addition to the Protected Characteristics as set out in the Equality Act, (2010). As a Disability Confident Committed employer, Ramboll ensures opportunities are accessible to candidates with disabilities. Please reach out to our recruitment team to discuss any adjustments that you might require during the application process. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. When you join Ramboll, you’ll have the ability to work your hours flexibly through our positive and inclusive approach to work.

Additional Information

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