Pertemps Network Group
Senior Earthing Design Engineer
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Job Title: Senior Earthing Design Engineer
Location: Bristol (Bristol & Bath Science Park)
Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Benefits
Shift Type: Monday – Friday
The Opportunity
This is a key position within a high-performing design team, offering the opportunity to lead the delivery of earthing and lightning protection solutions across major infrastructure and high-voltage projects. The role will suit an experienced engineer looking to combine technical expertise with leadership responsibility in a forward-thinking environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design and delivery of earthing and lightning protection systems for HV and substation projects
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a growing design team
- Manage multiple projects from concept through to detailed design and completion
- Contribute to substation design, high-voltage systems, and FEED studies
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practice
- Work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders
- Drive innovation and continuous improvement in earthing design methodologies
- Conduct design reviews and ensure robust quality assurance across all deliverables
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About You
- Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or related discipline (Master’s advantageous)
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards
- Minimum 3+ years’ experience in earthing design
- Strong knowledge of earthing principles and lightning protection systems
- Experience with XGSLab and/or CDEGS software
- Understanding of substation design, HV systems, and FEED studies
- Strong leadership capability with experience mentoring or guiding engineers
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly
- Highly analytical with strong problem-solving ability
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What’s on Offer
- Opportunity to work on critical infrastructure and energy projects
- Clear progression within a growing and innovative engineering business
- Collaborative and supportive working environment
- Competitive salary, bonus, and comprehensive benefits package including:
- Private Medical Insurance
- Life Assurance
- Income Protection
- Health Cash Plan
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If you are an experienced Earthing Engineer seeking a technically challenging role with leadership responsibility, we would welcome your application.
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