Principal Electrical Consultant - Electrical Studies

Be the energy behind change. Join ABL Group. 

OWC – an ABL Group company – combines a legacy in offshore wind, multi-disciplinary engineering expertise and market experience across renewable energies offshore and onshore, to support the commercial development of wind power, solar PV, hydrogen and energy storage solutions with the most comprehensive technical offering in engineering, consultancy and advisory.

The Principal Electrical Consultant to lead the delivery of electrical studies for renewable energy projects, including offshore and onshore wind, solar PV, and battery energy storage. The role covers pre‑FEED and FEED‑stage studies such as cable rating and FEA analysis, grid and connection strategy assessments, electrical design, earthing and protection philosophies, EMF studies, and substation layouts. You will provide technical leadership across projects, coordinating resources, mentoring engineers, and supporting business development through client engagement and the preparation of technical proposals.

What will you be doing?

• Lead and deliver electrical technical studies for renewable energy projects at pre-FEED and FEED stage.
• Act as technical authority for assigned projects, ensuring high-quality, consistent, and robust study outputs.
• Undertake and review a range of electrical studies, including cable system, and electrical design assessments.
• Develop electrical concepts, design bases, system architectures, and study methodologies appropriate to project stage.
• Provide technical input to grid connection strategy and interface management with network operators.
• Support electrical equipment specifications, drafting of Employer’s Requirements and technical evaluation for procurement activities.
• Coordinate internal electrical resources and interfaces with other disciplines to deliver study scopes effectively.
• Contribute to business development activities, including client engagement, bid strategy, proposal preparation, and technical marketing material.
• Identify opportunities to expand and enhance the company’s electrical study offerings through new services, tools, or methodologies.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and training to junior and mid-level engineers.
• Support continuous improvement of study processes, calculation tools, and quality assurance procedures. 

What are we looking for?

• Qualified to a bachelor’s or master’s degree standard in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• At least 6-8 years of work experience in a related area.
• Exceptional knowledge and experience of renewable energy projects.
• Good business development techniques.
• Chartered member of a relevant professional institutional body is desirable.
• On-site construction experience including witnessing / commissioning at substations and generation sites is beneficial.  

Further Information:

This position can be based at our Glasgow or Brighton offices. You must have the right to live and work in the United Kingdom. 

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 6th May. We reserve the right to close the advert sooner should we receive sufficient responses.

You can learn more about our team and what we do here: https://abl-group.com/ 

To ensure your application is considered, please submit it using the link provided on this page.

NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES. 

Our Commitment to D&I:

At ABL Group, we are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to thrive, regardless of background, identity, or role. As a global company, we believe that diversity drives innovation and inclusion strengthens our teams. We support flexible working, accessible environments, and employee wellbeing. Even if your experience doesn’t match every requirement, we encourage you to apply—your unique perspective could be just what we need.