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The Role
To support our strategic growth in the German energy market, we are seeking a commercially minded and technically strong Lead Power Systems Consultant (Frankfurt or Berlin) with a proven track record in winning and delivering projects within the German electricity sector.
This is a senior, client-facing position with significant responsibility for business development, market expansion, and client relationship management. The successful candidate will play a key role in establishing and expanding our presence in Germany, particularly with Transmission System Operators (TSOs/ÜNBs), Distribution System Operators (DSOs/VNBs), project developers, and large industrial customers.
In addition to leading the delivery of power systems studies, you will be responsible for identifying opportunities, securing new work, and building long-term strategic partnerships in the German market.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Proactively identifying, developing and securing new business opportunities within the German power sector.
- Leveraging and further developing strong relationships with German TSOs (e.g. 50Hertz, Amprion, TenneT, TransnetBW) and DSOs.
- Leading proposal preparation, commercial negotiations, and contract discussions.
- Representing the company in client meetings, industry forums, and technical working groups.
- Leading high-quality power system studies (e.g. load flow, short-circuit, dynamic and transient stability, harmonic and grid compliance studies).
- Providing strategic advisory support to clients on network integration challenges, renewable integration, power electronics, and system stability topics.
- Building, mentoring and leading power systems consultants across the Blake Clough Consulting teams.
- Contributing to the long-term growth strategy of the German business.
The Individual
The successful candidate will combine technical expertise with strong commercial acumen and an established professional network in the German electricity sector.
Required qualifications and experience:
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the German electricity networks industry.
- Demonstrated success in winning and delivering technical consulting or engineering projects.
- Established relationships with German TSOs (ÜNBs) and/or DSOs (VNBs).
- Master’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Strong background in power system modelling and analysis (load flow, fault level, dynamic studies, harmonics, grid code compliance, etc.).
- Proficiency in industry-standard tools such as DIgSILENT PowerFactory, PSCAD or equivalent.
- Experience with grid connection processes and German regulatory frameworks (e.g. EnWG, VDE/FNN standards, FGW guidelines).
- Proven project and commercial management experience.
- Strong negotiation, presentation and stakeholder management skills.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to drive market growth and position the company strategically.
- Excellent written and spoken German and English.
- A valid work permit for Germany is required.
Desirable additional expertise:
- Experience with HVDC systems, power electronics modelling, or system stability assessments.
- Participation in industry committees or working groups (e.g. VDE, FNN, ENTSO-E).
- Experience building and scaling technical teams.
Working Pattern
At Blake Clough we recognise that flexible working is important to our people and offers a lifestyle where work can be balanced effectively with your personal life.
Working hours are 37.5 hours per week, which generally need to be worked during core office hours.
What We Offer
We are a fast-growing, innovative and dynamic company, with a very strong technical team and focus. We offer market-leading salaries and performance-related bonus for all our staff, as well as a flexible-working environment.
For example, we allow bank holidays to be accrued and taken at any time, and our model is a mix of office-based and remote work. However, we ensure that our staff are well supported through significant training and mentorship.
We offer a competitive base salary together with performance related bonus scheme intended to reward high performers. Our bonus scheme is designed to reflect individual performance in addition to company performance. Our benefits include:
- Performance related bonus (up to 10% of base salary)
- Company pension scheme
- Strong emphasis on training and development
Next Steps
If the role description above reflects you and you are excited by the prospect of joining us, please apply online via our website at www.blakeclough.com or via email to [email protected] by providing both a CV and a covering letter.