Buscar empleo: 26 ofertas de trabajo de science consultant en Newcastle Upon Tyne (noviembre 2025)

Senior Electrical Consultant

hace 13 días

Newcastle upon Tyne

Benefits we offer: • Private Healthcare, • 4 x Death in Service, • Professional Development and Training, • reward and recognition, Bonuses, • 5% pension contribution, • Flexible working hours, • Professional subscriptions paid., • Eye care vouchers, • Employee Assistance Programme, • Onboarding programme, • Social and company events The Position The purpose of the Senior Electrical Consultant role is to provide expert guidance and support to clients in identifying, assessing, and mitigating machinery safety risks within our asset management capability. Currently Finch has a strong presence in the food and drink and the manufacturing sectors but is also looking to expand into other ‘high risk’ areas. In addition to delivering high-quality technical consultancy, a key focus of the role is to actively contribute to the growth and development of the asset management capability within the business. This includes internal networking and cross-selling, fostering a collaborative and high-performance team culture, and helping shape the strategic direction of the team’s services. The role is both client-facing and internally focused, balancing project delivery with building the client base to ensure sustainable growth and excellence in process safety practice. Profile The role encompasses machinery safety risk assessments, PUWER assessments, UKCA/ CE marking and providing advice on resolution of issues to our wide range of clients. The role will also include functional safety assessments such as specification, verification and validation exercises. There will be the opportunity to expand knowledge into other areas such as DSEAR / ATEX, Failure Mode and Effect Analysis and Asset Management principles. Key Responsibilities As a Senior Electrical Consultant, your role will involve a blend of technical delivery, team development, and business growth responsibilities. Key duties include: Technical Delivery and Client Support: Undertake a wide range of machinery safety assessments including: • ISO 12100 Risk Assessments, • PUWER Assessments, • UKCA / CE Marking, • Technical File creation, • SRS drafting, • SISTEMA functional safety verification, • Functional Safety validation, • Assists clients by providing pragmatic solutions to issues identified, • Asset clients by identifying opportunity for improvement, • Assist clients by helping create business cases and presenting to senior management Business and Team Development: • Assist the development of the asset management capability, including recruitment, onboarding, and capability development., • Actively mentor and support colleagues across the company, sharing knowledge and helping others develop their technical and consultancy skills., • Collaborate with the Process Safety and Health & Safety teams to deliver integrated, multidisciplinary projects., • Actively manage your own workload and maintain a forward-looking approach to business planning., • Support the business development by identifying, pursuing, and winning new consultancy work, including contributing to proposals and client engagement activities., • Assist in the identification, writing, and delivery of opportunities around the globe. Organisational Contribution: • Prepare, analyse, and draft high-quality consultancy reports and expert witness statements to meet deadlines and client expectations., • Deal professionally and efficiently with client and third-party enquiries and communications., • Participate fully in internal meetings, knowledge-sharing sessions, and company events., • Engage in continuous professional development by attending internal and external training opportunities., • Demonstrate a clear understanding of the company’s services, values, and strategic objectives, and contribute positively to its ongoing success. Experience and Qualifications The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong combination of technical expertise, consultancy skills, and the ability to contribute to business and team development. Key skills and experience include: • Technical Expertise in PUWER assessment and or UKCA/ CE marking which may be as either a designer, a consultant or as part of a maintenance/ engineering team., • Demonstrable industrial experience of working in an electrical engineering environment. This may include performing or managing Planned Preventative Maintenance, fault finding, machine installation/modification, disaster recovery etc., • Facilitation and drafting of Machinery Risk Assessments which are in accordance with ISO 12100:2010, • Strong Analytical and Reporting Skills, with the ability to interpret complex technical data and produce clear, concise reports and expert opinions., • Client-Facing Consultancy Skills, including stakeholder engagement, presenting technical information, and managing client expectations., • Business Development Awareness, including the ability to identify opportunities, contribute to proposals, and support the company’s growth strategy., • Collaborative Approach, with the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and across different business functions., • Excellent Communication Skills, both verbal and written, with the confidence to represent the business externally., • Project Management experience, including planning, delivery, budget control, and client communication., • Mentoring and Leadership, with experience in supporting, coaching, or developing less experienced colleagues or team members. The following are a list of required qualifications/certifications: • A bachelor’s degree (minimum) in a relevant engineering or science discipline (e.g., Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics etc.), • Chartered status or working towards Chartered status with a recognised professional body (e.g., IEEE, IET, or equivalent), • Training in BS7671 - 18th Edition or equivalent such as training to IEC 60204, • Qualification, Training or experience in a machinery safety area is beneficial but not required Personal Qualities • Proactive and self-motivated, with a strong sense of ownership over work and a drive to make a meaningful contribution to the team and wider business, • Collaborative and team-oriented, with a natural ability to build relationships, share knowledge, and foster a positive and inclusive team environment, • Confident communicator, able to explain complex technical concepts clearly to a range of audiences, both verbally and in writing, • Adaptable and flexible, comfortable managing multiple priorities, shifting deadlines, and the varying demands of consultancy work, • Commercially aware, understanding how technical delivery contributes to client satisfaction, business reputation, and growth, • Detail-focused and analytical, with a commitment to high standards, accuracy, and evidence-based decision-making, • Ambitious and entrepreneurial, with a desire to take initiative, contribute to the growth of the business, and identify new opportunities for value and innovation, • Ethical and professional, demonstrating integrity, sound judgement, and a commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement A bit about us In light of our sustained expansion, we are actively seeking the right candidate to join our rapidly growing team, which spans across the United Kingdom. Our team comprises a diverse community of consulting experts, dedicated support members, and a network of associates who collaborate harmoniously to provide professional services to our valued clients. What sets us apart is our reputation for combining practicality with innovative ideas that are both purpose-driven and readily applicable. It's this unique approach that has earned us the trust and referrals of clients hailing from a wide range of sectors, whether they operate from single, small-scale facilities or have a global presence. They consistently invite us to work with them time and time again. Our core mission revolves around assisting organizations in navigating intricate risks and resolving challenging problems. At Finch, we envision ourselves as a highly adaptable and exceptionally profitable risk management enterprise. We believe that our growth and evolution are fuelled by our unwavering commitment to prioritize the development of our people and the enhancement of client services. In the Finch community, our team members are empowered to expand their collective knowledge, and clients seek us out to access our unparalleled expertise. Equal Opportunities: Finch Consulting is committed to both promoting equality and diversity in the team and to Equal Opportunities in employment. Finch believes in equality of opportunity regardless of race or racial group (including ethnicity, nationality, gender reassignment and gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy, maternity and paternity. At Finch Consulting, we seek to attract and retain talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures to create an exciting and rewarding place to work. We aim to fulfil everyone’s potential and together to achieve personal and business goals.

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