Lead Earthing & Bonding Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a technical leader to own the electrical safety strategy for one of the UK’s largest rail infrastructure programmes. As Lead Earthing & Bonding Engineer you will develop and embed earthing and bonding approaches that protect critical assets and ensure safe integration across a multi‑billion‑pound scheme.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the Earthing & Bonding discipline as the recognised technical authority across all project phases.
• Develop earthing and bonding strategies that comply with BS 7909, IEC 61936 and railway safety regulations.
• Define specifications and standards for design teams and contractors, and assure compliance.
• Lead peer reviews, technical governance and value‑engineering activities to optimise whole‑life cost.
• Manage the professional services budget and oversee consultant performance on earthing and bonding deliverables.
• Interface with utilities, network operators and regulators to coordinate electrical safety.
• Drive adoption of best‑practice grounding designs, including TPLS, fault‑loop impedance analysis and earth‑mat design.
• Collaborate closely with the Lead EMC Engineer to align earthing and EMC strategies.
• Present complex technical concepts to senior stakeholders and external regulators.
• Coach and develop engineering capability within the discipline.

Required profile

• Chartered Engineer with at least 15 years of experience in earthing, bonding and power‑systems electrical safety.
• Proven track record leading discipline teams on large, complex infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of railway safety regulations and relevant standards (BS 7909, IEC 61936).
• Excellent stakeholder‑management and communication skills.

Required skills

• Earthing
• Bonding
• Power Systems
• BS 7909
• IEC 61936
• Railway Safety Regulations
• TP‑L‑S (Track‑Circuit‑Level‑Safety) design
• Fault Loop Impedance Analysis
• Earth Mat Design
• Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)

What we offer

• Salary £92,500‑£99,800 per annum
• Pension contribution of 12%
• Hybrid working model (3 days in office)