Principal Consultant - Manchester - TNEI Services Ltd

Description

SALARY:Competitive and based on experience and qualifications.

LOCATION: Manchester or Glasgow

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Lead EMT studies for a range of clients.
• Mentor and train junior colleagues in EMT analysis.
• Work with the Connections Team Director on proposal activity and provide timely and efficient responses to enquiries and opportunities.
• Perform consultant and Project Manager roles as required to deliver projects efficiently.
• Ensure quality assurance of all team deliverables, including proposals and project reports.
• Maintain client relationships and support the team to develop these relationships with their clients.
• Develop and maintain client relationships and manage partnerships with other consultancies and industry bodies.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards, regulations, and other legislative and company requirements.
• Work with all consultants in the team to ensure that lessons learnt are communicated and team skills are developed.

REQUIREMENTS

Essential requirements include:

• Demonstrable experience of providing power system consultancy services for renewable generation developers and network operators. Experience in offshore wind will be highly preferrable.
• Thorough understanding of the relevant standards and their application
• Extensive, detailed knowledge of electromagnetic transient analysis with direct involvement in delivery of detailed EMT studies in PSCAD, EMTP-ATP, EMTP-RV or similar.
• Extensive experience in overseeing performance of a range of EMT studies and analysing EMT phenomena at transmission and distribution voltages, including:
• TOV
• Statistical switching
• Transformer, reactor, and cable energisation and de-energisation
• Fault and fault clearance
• Induced current switching
• Lightning surge transients (OHLs, substations, and offshore WTGs)
• Circuit breaker capability (fault current interruption capability, TRV, RRRV, out-of-phase synchronisation)
• Excellent written and verbal communications with both technical and non-technical personnel.
• Capability in DPL, Python, or other modelling languages.
• Experience of performing a range of power system studies, such as dynamics or power quality
• Working knowledge of power system protection settings and co-ordination.
• Earthing study design utilising CDEGs
• Detailed cable thermal rating calculations.
• Transformer design and rating calculations.
• System losses calculations.
• Ability and willingness to travel independently within the UK and occasionally overseas to industrial sites.

THE POSITION

TNEI is a specialist consultancy in the energy sector. We help our clients respond to the complex challenges of integrating low-carbon technology into our everyday lives. Our technical prowess combines power systems analysis, renewables design and integration solutions, and environmental services. We have an enviable reputation in the power systems sector and have an abundance of technical expertise across design, planning, modelling and analysis of electrical networks.

Changes in the energy system – including decarbonisation of heating and transport and decentralisation of energy resources – are presenting a range of exciting challenges for the industry, and us. TNEI is seeing a vast array of new opportunities to study these challenges and work with our clients to solve issues, enable change and stay at the forefront of innovation in the power sector.

TNEI's Connections team works with a variety of clients to provide consultancy services, primarily in the areas of power system analysis and grid connection studies, including load flow; fault level; dynamic G99/Grid Code compliance studies such as fault ride through, voltage control, and frequency response; power quality assessments including G5/5, EREC P28 and P29; and insulation co-ordination studies. We also perform protection, earthing, and arc flash studies. We combine these skills to deliver comprehensive and leading-edge innovative solutions to our clients.

The Connections team has a strong existing workload with an extensive client base, and we have plans to grow the team. As a result, TNEI is looking to recruit a highly capable and motivated subject matter expert on electromagnetic transients with at least 15 years' experience on a range of onshore and offshore projects to lead and further develop our EMT capability. Along with excellent leadership qualities, the successful candidate will have a proven ability to understand client requirements and provide innovative yet pragmatic and cost-effective solutions.

TNEI

TNEI is a specialist, vibrant consulting company that has been at the forefront of providing expert technical advice to electricity network companies, renewable energy developers, regulators and funding institutions all over the world for 25 years. By nurturing the top talent in the energy industry we've built a solid reputation of developing innovative solutions and solving complex problems associated with achieving net zero. We offer a fast-paced learning environment with excellent career development opportunities. Join us and become part of the net zero energy revolution.

TNEI staff at the heart of the business

TNEI is an Employee Ownership Trust meaning that the people who work in the business directly benefit from and influence the direction and future success of the company. TNEI has always been proud of its inventive and collaborative culture. That culture is at the heart of its success and ensures innovative and novel approaches to supporting and helping solve challenges facing our client base. An Employee Ownership Trust embodies this company culture in which we all feel responsible for the business' performance and success. By remaining independent, the company is able to retain its culture and reputation and allow staff to feel even more connected to the company.

Why should you apply?

• Join a world class team in a rapidly growing industry
• Have a hands-on opportunity to make a real difference in a small company
• Excellent professional and personal development opportunities
• Professional membership fees
• Discretionary annual performance-based bonus
• 25 days annual leave
• Additional day off on your birthday

How to apply

Please apply using the 'Apply Now' form on the Careers Page on our website, and upload your CV and covering letter, demonstrating why you are suitable for the role and any previous experience.

Closing date for applications: 15 September 2025

We shall be interviewing suitable candidates on a continuous basis, therefore, if you are planning to apply, we recommend that you do so without delay.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

TNEI promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in a space where all are respected.

Please note we do not accept CV's from recruitment agencies.