Senior / Principal Engineer – Energy Conversion

Trades Workforce Solutions; Greater London, Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior / Principal Engineer to lead high-impact projects in energy conversion. Based in London or Manchester, this role offers the chance to work on innovative energy solutions while enjoying a competitive salary and strong benefits package. Candidates with consultancy experience and a background in thermodynamics and energy systems are encouraged to apply. Enjoy 25 days holiday, flexible hybrid working, and clear career pathways in a growing team tackling the UK’s energy challenges.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Strong benefits package

25 days holiday + option to buy more

Flexible hybrid working

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ experience in energy generation/conversion projects.
• Strong knowledge of thermodynamics, energy systems, and plant performance analysis.
• Experience with modelling tools such as Aspen Plus, EBSILON, or Thermoflex.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver technical work across power generation and renewable projects.
• Carry out design, modelling, and feasibility analysis for energy conversion systems.
• Guide multi-disciplinary teams and mentor junior engineers.
• Provide technical leadership to clients ensuring quality outcomes.
• Support proposals and strategy development for energy business growth.

Skills

Energy generation / conversion projects

Thermodynamics

Energy systems

Plant performance analysis

Client engagement

Education

Chartered Engineer or working towards

Tools

Aspen Plus

EBSILON

Thermoflex

Job description

Senior / Principal Engineer – Energy Conversion

Location: Manchester or London | Hybrid

We’re recruiting for experienced Senior or Principal Engineers with a strong background in energy conversion projects. This role offers the chance to work on high-impact programmes shaping the future of power generation and energy systems.

We’re especially keen to hear from candidates with consultancy experience, though we welcome strong engineers from industry too.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead and deliver technical work across power generation, renewables, waste-to-energy, hydrogen, and biofuels projects
• Carry out design, modelling and feasibility analysis for energy conversion and storage systems
• Guide multi-disciplinary teams and mentor junior engineers
• Provide technical leadership to clients, ensuring quality outcomes and innovative solutions
• Support proposals and strategy development, contributing to the growth of the energy business

What we’re looking for

• 8+ years’ experience in energy generation / conversion projects
• Strong knowledge of thermodynamics, energy systems and plant performance analysis
• Experience with modelling tools such as Aspen Plus, EBSILON, or Thermoflex (or similar)
• Chartered Engineer (or working towards) in Mechanical, Chemical, Process or Energy Engineering
• Excellent client engagement, project leadership and cross-discipline collaboration skills

Why apply

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team tackling some of the UK’s biggest energy challenges. You’ll enjoy:

• Competitive salary with strong benefits package (pension, private medical, enhanced parental leave, income protection and more)
• 25 days holiday + option to buy more
• Clear career pathways in technical, client leadership or people management tracks
• Flexible hybrid working, with opportunities in both Manchester or London

Apply today if you’re ready to make an impact on the UK’s energy transition.