Lead Engineer - Energy Systems Lab
| Posting date: | 21 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £50,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 May 2026 |
| Location: | Emersons Green, Bristol |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | IAAPS Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Are you an experienced engineer, motivated to transform the development of future transport solutions? IAAPS is seeking a Lead Engineer to accelerate our mission to solve the industry’s biggest challenges.
This is a senior role within our team, positioning IAAPS as a leading engineering and technology consultancy.
The Lead Engineer will be responsible for the specification and installation, together with the day to day technical leadership and operational management, of the Energy Systems Laboratory (ESL). This facility underpins research and industrial collaboration in:
AC and hybrid AC/DC energy systems
Superconducting and cryogenic power systems
With future expansion into advanced power electronics, motor drives and charging systems
The postholder will ensure the ESL functions as a world-leading research and industrial engagement environment, supporting IAAPS’s strategic mission in clean propulsion, smart energy networks, and next-generation electrification.
What we’re looking for
Degree or very significant equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Energy Engineering, Power Electronics or related discipline. You may have a higher degree including research publications in your specialist field(s).
Significant experience in AC power systems, grid emulation, power electronics or HV test environments.
Proven capability in one or more of the following:
AC network modelling & smart grid systems
Power converter design/test (SiC/GaN, HVDC, DC/DC)
High-voltage laboratory operation
Cryogenic or superconducting device handling
Demonstrable project leadership experience in R&D or industrial test environments.
Strong competencies in test automation, instrumentation, and data acquisition.
Experience working with industrial partners and external stakeholders.
Experience of working in a high-performing multi-disciplinary team, to operate in a matrix organisation. Setting expectations, providing feedback, motivating, and engaging the team to solve problems and challenges.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills; ability to adapt personal style to different audiences, influence, and challenge effectively.
Previous experience of leading the resolution of business, technical and process issues within a Project Team environment.
Experience of working with customers to understand project and market needs and develop technical relationships.
Ability to proactively manage competing demands and deadlines, role model and support others to adapt to change and achieve results for the team.
Employee benefits at IAAPS
- Flexible working
- Free on-site parking
- Regular IAAPS social events
- Holiday purchase scheme for up to 5 extra days of holiday per year
- Private medical insurance
- Cycle to work scheme
- Up to £8,000 towards relocation expenses (subject to eligibility)
This is a senior role within our team, positioning IAAPS as a leading engineering and technology consultancy.
The Lead Engineer will be responsible for the specification and installation, together with the day to day technical leadership and operational management, of the Energy Systems Laboratory (ESL). This facility underpins research and industrial collaboration in:
AC and hybrid AC/DC energy systems
Superconducting and cryogenic power systems
With future expansion into advanced power electronics, motor drives and charging systems
The postholder will ensure the ESL functions as a world-leading research and industrial engagement environment, supporting IAAPS’s strategic mission in clean propulsion, smart energy networks, and next-generation electrification.
What we’re looking for
Degree or very significant equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Energy Engineering, Power Electronics or related discipline. You may have a higher degree including research publications in your specialist field(s).
Significant experience in AC power systems, grid emulation, power electronics or HV test environments.
Proven capability in one or more of the following:
AC network modelling & smart grid systems
Power converter design/test (SiC/GaN, HVDC, DC/DC)
High-voltage laboratory operation
Cryogenic or superconducting device handling
Demonstrable project leadership experience in R&D or industrial test environments.
Strong competencies in test automation, instrumentation, and data acquisition.
Experience working with industrial partners and external stakeholders.
Experience of working in a high-performing multi-disciplinary team, to operate in a matrix organisation. Setting expectations, providing feedback, motivating, and engaging the team to solve problems and challenges.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills; ability to adapt personal style to different audiences, influence, and challenge effectively.
Previous experience of leading the resolution of business, technical and process issues within a Project Team environment.
Experience of working with customers to understand project and market needs and develop technical relationships.
Ability to proactively manage competing demands and deadlines, role model and support others to adapt to change and achieve results for the team.
Employee benefits at IAAPS
- Flexible working
- Free on-site parking
- Regular IAAPS social events
- Holiday purchase scheme for up to 5 extra days of holiday per year
- Private medical insurance
- Cycle to work scheme
- Up to £8,000 towards relocation expenses (subject to eligibility)