Lead Earthing & Bonding Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a technical leader to own the electrical safety strategy for a multi‑billion pound rail infrastructure programme. As Lead Earthing & Bonding Engineer you will develop and embed earthing and bonding approaches that protect critical infrastructure and ensure safe integration across extensive, complex systems.

Key responsibilities

• Develop earthing and bonding strategies compliant 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 initiatives to optimise whole‑life costs.
• Manage professional services budget and oversee consultant performance on earthing and bonding deliverables.
• Interface with utilities, network operators and regulators on electrical safety coordination.
• Drive adoption of best practices such as TPLS, fault‑loop impedance analysis and earth‑mat design.
• Collaborate closely with the Lead EMC Engineer to align earthing and EMC strategies.
• Present technical concepts to senior stakeholders, contractors and external regulators.
• Coach and develop engineering capability within the earthing and bonding 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‑scale infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of railway safety standards and regulatory environments.
• Excellent communication skills for stakeholder engagement and technical governance.

Required skills

• Earthing and bonding design
• BS 7909 compliance
• IEC 61936 compliance
• Railway safety regulations
• TPLS methodology
• Fault‑loop impedance analysis
• Earth‑mat design
• Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) integration
• Power systems engineering
• Electrical safety strategy development

What we offer

• Salary range £92,500 – £99,800 per annum
• Pension contribution of 12%
• Hybrid working model (3 days in office)
• Opportunity to influence a high‑profile national infrastructure programme