Manager, Power System Studies

What you’ll do

We’re looking for a great leader with a Power Systems background! Someone whose focus is on the team and creating an environment where people are happy and enjoy coming to work. Is that you? We value collaboration, autonomy, accountability, flexibility, doing the right thing and celebrating success. If you are looking for a leadership role like this, and you still want to dive into technical work then we’d really like to speak to you!

Why else would you join us?

• You can support with the strategy and growing into North America to provide a level of support in that region.
• The technical capability in the team is very strong and broad, it spans EMT, HVDC, Power systems operations and planning. Lots of variety.
• You can get involved in the whole system side, long term planning, generation, interconnection work, detailed EMT studies. Earthing & Lightning protection work. You can carve out what you’d like to be involved in and define where you want to go.
• We're working on some great projects! Doing the studies for a new CCGT plant with a carbon capture and storage facility - One of the first in the UK. Creating and developing user defined models for electrolysers connecting to our networks and more!

The role covers four main areas of responsibility:

1. Team Leadership
2. Resource planning
3. Consulting Services, including technical delivery and support
4. Business Development and Sales

Team Leadership:
Foster a supportive and flexible environment where your team has autonomy, accountability and a great work life balance. Hold regular one-on-one meetings, oversee performance reviews, coordinate development programmes, and ensure your team has the technical and professional mentorship needed to thrive. Hire the right people to build a skilled team and promote a culture of trust, flexibility and continuous development.

Resource Planning & Technical Work:
Balance team workloads effectively, ensuring each team member has a diverse range of projects, time for professional development and participation in industry / innovation. Minimise bench time and optimise team utilisation. Collaborate globally and manage a range of technical tasks, including model development, testing, and preparing technical reports.

Consulting Services:
Lead technical engagements with clients to ensure services meet expectations and manage complex consulting projects. Act as the technical lead or reviewer as needed, coordinating the delivery of multi-consultant projects and managing time, scope, and budget to ensure successful outcomes.

Business Development and Sales:
Identify and develop opportunities within existing and potential client bases. Contribute to proposals for your team and work globally on wider proposals. Build and maintain relationships with clients, represent PSC in industry forums, and stay updated with market trends. Maintain CRM information for your clients and opportunities.

About us:

We’re at the forefront of the energy transition, committed to building a sustainable future. As specialist consultants in the energy sector, we tackle complex challenges and empower our clients to lead in renewable energy and sustainable initiatives. 

We also provide:

• Life insurance
• Private medical insurance
• 25 days annual leave
• Work from abroad for up to 30 days a year
• Generous sick pay scheme
• Income protection scheme
• Profit sharing
• Up to 7% pension contribution
• up tp £5,000 a year study reimbursement

About You

A collaborative leader and team player with a passion for both people and technical excellence. You’ll excel at shaping your team and creating an outstanding work environment. You’ll also appreciate the opportunity to influence the future of our business while applying your technical expertise to every project. Your skill in building strong relationships and driving impactful conversations with both your team and clients truly sets you apart.

• 10+ years of experience preferably including experience within a consulting environment.
• Expert level user of software tools specifically (PSS/E, DigSILENT and/or PSCAD network simulation software), with proficiency in multiple packages preferred.
• Previous experience in project management, including budgeting and timelines.
• Chartered Engineering or working towards is desirable.
• A bachelor’s in electrical engineering is required; however, a master’s degree or higher is strongly preferred.
• Exceptional communication skills, adept at addressing complex issues and influencing diverse audiences, with a proven ability to actively listen and translate concerns into successful outcomes.
• Demonstrates integrity, resilience, and a positive presence, balancing organisational excellence with personal life through astute time management and sound judgment.

We are passionate about contributing to a meaningful mission, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. If you’re seeking a human-centric culture where you can make a real impact, PSC could be your perfect match.

PSC is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. PSC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.