Principal / Senior Electrical Engineer

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AFRY .AFRY provides engineering, design, digital and advisory services to accelerate the transition towards a sustainable society.AFRY employs over 18,000 professionals in more than 50 countries. Net sales in 2024 were just under £2 billion. AFRY is organised into five Divisions: Energy; Infrastructure; Management Consultancy; Process Industries and Industrial and Digital Solutions. The Energy Division employs over 2,100 professionals and provides engineering and consulting services to clients in over 80 countries. We deliver expert-led engineering services and are committed to sustainable development and the clean energy transition. We operate in hydro power, thermal heat and power, nuclear energy and transmission and distribution.Responsibilities

Providing engineering/technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis, and resolution of project challenges;Providing design support and technical reviews and comments on designs completed by others;Providing conceptual, preliminary and detailed design deliverables, including drawings, technical specifications, cost estimates, construction schedules, etc;Preparation of thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and sketches;Attending factory and site acceptance tests;Monitoring / inspecting site construction activities;Continuous improvement of job-related, engineering technical and professional knowledge, skills and performance;Maintaining accurate records and files;Identify potential health and safety, design, sustainability and commercial risks on our projects and contribute towards mitigating them;Supporting the company’s goals and representing the company positively and professionally;Participate in business development work including developing contacts, presenting AFRY’s capability, preparing proposals and managing bids;Supporting the development of younger engineers.Qualifications

You hold a minimum 2:1 degree in electrical engineering.Chartered status (Principal Engineer) or working towards Chartered status (Senior Engineer).You have significant knowledge of, and experience with, LV to HV industrial electrical infrastructure (preferably but not essential on power generation and other energy infrastructure projects).You have good knowledge of electrical related British and international standards and regulations;You thrive on problems and situations for which there is no prior experience and can create valuable solutions effectively and efficiently.You are good at structuring unclear situations and client problems into actionable tasks and projects.You make decisions, act proactively and on your initiative. No mentoring or coaching is required on your daily tasks.You are a good communicator and can reduce complex issues to understandable arguments and presentations for top management from different cultural backgrounds and employees. You are fluent orally and in written business English.You like a work environment where constructive conflict is sought openly and professionally to create better client solutions in a non-hierarchical way.You are used to work under pressure, with tight deadlines, and have no objections to travel, as it forms an essential part of your duties.Additional Candidate Requirements

Experience of one or more of the following would be an advantage but not essential: Recognised Project Management training; Previous experience of providing consulting services in a multi-disciplinary engineering environment; Commercial awareness and contract knowledge (e.g. IChemE or FIDIC); Design experience gained from concept development and detailed engineering; Practical experience gained from construction, commissioning, and testing; Experience of protection circuits, HV grid connections, HV substations and coordinating with UK Distribution Network Operators (DNOs); Working knowledge of Grid Code/G99 requirements; Modelling software experience (e.g. ETAP, PowerFactory).What we can offer

Exciting and challenging projects.Personal development opportunities (e.g., technical expert, project management).Friendly working atmosphere in a multidisciplinary and international team with a lot of personal responsibility.Helping to shape a sustainable future.Additional Information

Available office locations for this position are London, Oxford and Horsham. We are flexible on the office location; please indicate your preference in your covering letter. We value a healthy work life balance and are committed to wellbeing. We will consider a range of flexible working arrangements, including part-time and hybrid working.Benefits include 25 days holiday, private medical insurance, life assurance and a pension scheme. Enhanced maternity and paternity pay offering 16 weeks full pay for both parents, plus family support options such as back-up childcare and return to work coaching.This role does not include sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa. Ensure your cover letter confirms your right to work in the UK.We are excited to receive your application. If successful you may be invited to a telephone interview followed by a virtual face-to-face interview, accompanied by analytical reasoning ..... full job details .....