Technical Lead – Power Systems Engineering

Joining Arup

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The Opportunity

To support the growth of the Arup Energy Business in the UKIMEA region, we are pleased to offer the opportunity for aspiring leaders to join our growing HV Networks team as an Associate. 
Arup’s HV Networks team in the UK consists of power systems professionals working from Arup offices across Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow and Newcastle. The team provides multi-disciplinary design and advisory services to electricity utilities, renewable energy developers, local authorities, and industrial facilities across the globe.

The position will be based in Arup’s Manchester office and will be integrated within a vertically aligned Energy, Water and Resources Group in our Mid West Sub-region. Reporting to the HV Networks Team Lead in the Mid West, the Associate will provide technical leadership to the team, and support growth through project delivery and business development. The UK HV Networks team work closely with colleagues across the wider UKIMEA region as well as other regions, globally.

The key responsibilities for this role include providing technical leadership and upholding high technical standards to ensure that Arup remains a provider of choice through its specialist expertise. The role also involves supporting the achievement of business targets for the HV Networks team, and by extension, the wider Energy team. Maintaining team motivation and promoting Arup’s values are essential, along with managing and planning team resources and workload to ensure strong utilisation and a diverse range of projects.

Additionally, the position includes acting as Line Manager for team members—setting objectives, agreeing on development targets, conducting performance appraisals, and handling day-to-day personnel matters. Finally, the role requires assuming Project Manager responsibilities for Power Systems projects, ensuring successful delivery in terms of budget, schedule, and quality, in full compliance with Arup Management System processes.

Furthermore, you will contribute to strategy and the setting of targets in the Group Business Plan and devise the operating plan to achieve targets along with supporting growth of a diverse range of skills and capabilities within the team through recruitment, training and strategic recruitment to meet evolving client demand.
The role may involve travel within the UK and internationally to fulfil project commitments.

Is this role right for you?

The successful candidate will lead the delivery of specialist Power Systems tasks within multi-disciplinary projects, reviewing models and reports prepared by team members while providing expert technical input to advisory projects.

We are looking for candidates holding a PhD, Masters or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering /Electrical Power Systems or similar; Chartered Engineer status with the IET or other equivalent professional bodies. 

We are interested in all, or some of the skills and experience listed below;

• Extensive experience working within a consultancy setting;
• Demonstration of developing leadership qualities;
• Skills in the modelling of and the performance of a range of steady state, dynamic and transient power system studies at distribution and transmission levels, using commercial power system analysis software including;
• Studies experience of large renewable energy schemes; HVDC Systems; electricity networks;
• Knowledge of UK distribution and/or transmission network grid connection process;
• Proven delivery record for power systems studies projects and client/project management in the capacity of a technical lead on project tasks;  
• Extensive experience in line management/ team management;
• Experience in bid (technical and commercial) preparation;
• Excellent communication skills and Established network of clients and contacts within the power sector.

We are interested in all, or some of the skills and experience listed below, though not every single point is required to be considered.

Not ready to apply just yet, or have a few questions? Contact Elisa.Luchmun@arup.com.  Please note, to ensure we remain GDPR compliant do not send your CV directly to us via this email.

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Elisa.Luchmun@arup.com to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

Our Application Process

To understand what to expect next, please visit https://www.arup.com/careers/recruitment-process/

Closing date: 30-08-25
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