Senior Electrical Engineer - renewables

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Our client is a leading technical consultancy with a reputation built on over 30 years of successful projects in the UK and Ireland. Their purpose is to facilitate the investment and delivery of energy infrastructure projects that positively influence the energy transition. Success comes from the unique combination of skills and experience that continuously evolves. Their Engineers and Consultants support some of the most innovative energy projects across the UK and Ireland; providing design, intellectual, and engineering services to developers, investors, and owner-operators.
They have over 150 employees, operating from our offices in Manchester, Belfast, Dublin, and our most recent office launch in Glasgow. As the business grows from strength to strength, they are now looking to recruit a Senior Electrical Engineer to join the head office in Stockport.
The successful candidate will be adept at blending their technical ability, excellent communication skills, and flair for creative problem-solving to assist our clients across a wide range of projects and industries.What we are looking for:

• A good degree in Electrical Engineering
• Significant knowledge, post qualification, of industrial electrical infrastructure including design and commissioning coupled with experience in HV, MV and LV, embedded generation, protection circuits, grid connections, HV and LV switchgear, substations and coordinating with UK DNOs
• Dealing effectively and professionally with external and internal clients, attending meetings, write and deliver high quality technical reports and models, etc
• Prior experience with the use of Dig SILENT and other electrical engineering sector software
• The undertaking of feasibility, power system studies and design reviews
• Excellent understanding of health, safety and welfare within engineering
• Witnessing of both site and factory acceptance testing
• Ability to assess manufactured or fabricated items for faults; and
• The provision of site-based construction monitoring
• Able to work as part of a wider engineering team and also to operate autonomously as required

What you can expect from us:As part of the team, you can expect:

• A competitive salary with a leading bonus scheme of up to 20% of salary
• Hybrid working with modern easy access offices
• Opportunity to purchase company shares after a qualifying period
• Significant training, development, and career growth opportunities
• Financial support with professional fees/memberships
• Company electrical vehicle car leasing scheme
• Private medical & life assurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Fitness trainer provided every week for group boot camps
• Team and company social events, including a family barbecue, Christmas Party, and team activities

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