Energy Transmission and Distribution - Systems and Technology Consultant - #1758950

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Energy Transmission and Distribution - Systems and Technology Consultant

Salary range: £45,000 to £65,000 per annum

Location: Glasgow preferable but would consider any office for the right candidate.

Working Pattern: We operate a flexible hybrid working pattern at Frazer-Nash, with time split between the office, client sites and working from home.

Closing date: 2nd July

We encourage early applications, as vacancies may close once we receive sufficient applications.

Are you working in the power, energy or infrastructure sectors, but lacking the opportunity to apply your engineering skills and knowledge to society’s biggest issues? Are you frustrated by the shortage of opportunities for improving our world provided by your current role? Do you want to move beyond technical design or analysis and take responsibility for solving broader systems problems and developing technology strategy and policy?

Our growing Technology Management group in Glasgow, is seeking to recruit Energy System Transition and Clean Technology Consultants with existing knowledge of energy transmission and distribution networks, technology development and integration, and innovation lifecycles. Candidates should possess an ability to synthesise high-level perspectives, breakdown complex problems and manage the delivery of projects that provide our clients with clear recommendations underpinned by technical analysis.

You would work across all sectors, with a particular focus on supporting gas and electricity transmission and distribution and energy generation clients. Your input will support their technical decision making, helping them: navigate the energy transition towards NetZero; gain greater performance from their assets, protect their business operations, and make their long-term invest plans. We anticipate that you will have an engineering or physical science degree and some existing professional experience working in sectors such as renewables, energy transmission/distribution, utilities or power generation; although candidates who have come from other consultancy roles, or from technology strategy roles, will also be considered.

At Frazer-Nash we pride ourselves in using modern systems engineering methods to help our clients solve their high value technical problems. We are looking to complement our existing team with consultants who possess a wealth of experience in providing technical guidance and can support in the development of exciting new innovations and technology

We are looking for engineers or scientists who could be responsible for:

• Undertaking concept studies, options assessment, and investment decisions.
• Applying systems engineering tools and techniques.
• Supporting owners and operators throughout asset lifecycles.
• Enhancing understanding of advanced technologies through literature reviews and research activities.
• Transferring experience across a variety of sectors and industries.
• Managing programmes of research and innovation.
• Providing governance, oversight and advice on best practice in innovation projects.
  
  

The Qualified Applicant Will Meet The Following Minimum Requirements

Possess a good degree in Degree in Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics or related discipline.

Have an interest in and an understanding of current and future clean energy generation, transmission and distribution systems.

Effective communication skills both verbal and written, with supportive customer-facing skills.

Be a collaborative individual

Due to the nature of the work that Frazer-Nash Consultancy undertake, candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment screening and must be able to satisfy clearance criteria for UK National Security Vetting.

Benefits

We provide our people with an excellent benefit and offering package that comprises:

• Competitive salary with yearly reviews
• 25 days holiday + the opportunity to buy 5 days.
• A company that has its heart in the right place and a welcoming work culture.
• Happy to talk flexible working
• Enhanced parental benefits
• Company pension scheme
• Targeted professional development
• Life assurance
• Private healthcare membership
• Bonus scheme linked into company performance
• Paid membership fees to a professional institution
• Support in attaining professional membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season rail ticket loan
• And further optional benefits you can tailor to your personal requirements