Power Systems Principal Consultant

Posting Date: 20 Mar 2026

City: Manchester

Location:

Manchester, GB, M1 3LD

Contract Type: Permanent

Division: Power Engineering and Renewables

Level of experience: Senior

RINA is currently recruiting for a Power Systems Principal Consultant to join its office in Manchester.

Why RINA?

RINA is a global engineering and consulting company providing technical advisory, assurance, testing, inspection, and certification services across energy and infrastructure markets. With more than 150 years of engineering heritage and a global network of professionals operating in over 70 countries, RINA delivers innovative, safe, and sustainable solutions across the full project lifecycle.

Our UK operations trace their origins to 1920 through the British Electrical and Allied Industries Research Association and continue to support complex electrical and infrastructure projects across multiple sectors.

The Role

This is a hybrid role: you will both manage the established Power Systems Engineering team and be the technical lead for Substation design and construction projects, the focus being electro-mechanical engineering,to deliver a wide range of local and international projects for commercial, industrial and utility clients.

Technical Responsibilities

Act as technical lead for substation design deliverables from 11 kV to 400 kV, including HV/EHV AIS and GIS substations.
Develop and maintain project execution plans and ensure alignment with client and internal teams.
Support project financial performance by meeting budget targets and adjusting constraints as needed.
Produce detailed substation electrical design packages compliant with client, national, and international standards (ENA, BS, IEC, IEEE, ANSI, etc.).
Develop design documentation including reports, scheme evaluations, FEED deliverables, and concept‑stage presentations.
Review supplier designs, documentation, FAT plans, and participate in factory/site acceptance testing.
Conduct technical quality assurance reviews and provide design approval/sign‑off for Protection & Control (P&C) and/or Primary design deliverables.
Work closely with P&C, Civil/Structural, and other engineering disciplines to support multidisciplinary delivery.
Contribute to tender schemes, technical options, and scope development.

Preferred Skills and Professional Attributes

Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or professional registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng) with the Engineering Council.
Relevant Health & Safety qualification, such as IOSH Managing Safely, NEBOSH Certificate or Diploma, or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a Health & Safety–related discipline.
Substation safety and access training, such as NSI 30, BESC: AIM, or equivalent authorizations.
Formal training in CDM 2015, construction safety, and impressed voltage hazards.
Strong understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation applicable to design and construction activities in the electricity supply industry.
Good understanding of UK environmental and waste management legislation and associated compliance requirements

Eligibility

Must be eligible to work within the UK without sponsorship and willing to commute or relocate to Manchester.

Benefits

In addition to the below, you will become part of our growing global team, you will find yourself working with world-class professionals and clients in a global market.

25 days leave (plus bank holidays)
Option to buy more holiday
Up to 12 days smart working per month (post probation period)
Support of Military Reservists – 10 additional paid days
Healthcare cover (Family can be added at an additional cost)
Matched 6% pension
Life Assurance
Professional development to become chartered
Pay for professional membership
Cycle to work scheme
Employee perks – retail discounts
Generous recruitment referral bonus
4 half days paid leave for STEM Ambassadors
Season ticket loan

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