Senior Earthing and Lightning Protection Consultant

Pontyclun, Wales, United Kingdom

6/22/2025

RINA is currently recruiting for a Senior Earthing and Lightning Protection Consultant to join its office in Pontyclun within the Power Engineering and Renewables Division.

What You'll Do

• Design & Simulation: Lead the design of earthing systems and perform lightning protection risk assessments (BSEN 62305).
• Site Visits: Conduct testing and inspection of protection systems at substations, power stations, and renewable energy sites.
• Client Engagement: Manage key client relationships, resolve queries, and communicate technical outputs clearly.
• Report Writing: Deliver detailed technical reports and review junior team members’ outputs.
• Team Leadership: Mentor and support junior engineers and graduates to foster team growth and knowledge sharing.
  
  

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

• Essential: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• Desirable: Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering
  
  

Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ hands-on experience in earthing & lightning protection design, assessments, and field testing.
  
  

Skills & Attributes

• Proficiency in CDEGS, AutoCAD, and MS Office.
• Strong understanding of UK standards for electrical infrastructure.
• Willingness to travel extensively and work onsite (2–4 nights away/week).
• Demonstrated ability to support and develop junior team members.
• Collaborative, inquisitive, respectful, and highly accurate in technical work.
  
  

What We Offer

Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Generous Leave: 25 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays) with the option to purchase more.
• Health & Wellbeing: Healthcare cover (with family options available) and life assurance.
• Pension: Matched 6% pension contributions.
• Family Support: Paid parental leave and additional unpaid leave for military reservists.
• Work-Life Balance: Cycle-to-work scheme and employee perks like retail discounts.
  
  

Additional Perks

• A dynamic role in a respected global consultancy.
• Access to continuous professional development and external training.
• Opportunities to work on cutting-edge projects.
• Collaborative and supportive working culture.
• Flexible working with travel and hands-on engineering exposure.
• STEM Advocacy: Paid leave for STEM Ambassadors to inspire the next generation of engineers.
• Recognition and Referrals: A generous recruitment referral bonus.
• Global Collaboration: Work with world-class professionals across diverse market sectors.
  
  

RINA is a multinational company providing a wide range of services in the energy, marine, certification, infrastructure & mobility, industry, research & development sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion.

At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. We are also compliant to the Italian Law n. 68/99.