EMC Consultant

Summary: The EMC Consultant role involves providing electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) assurance for the West Yorkshire Mass Transit project, focusing on light rail systems and DC traction power systems. The consultant will lead EMC assurance activities, prepare documentation, and conduct site-based testing. Proven experience in UK light rail projects is essential for this high-profile infrastructure scheme. The position is classified as inside IR35 and is contracted until December 31, 2025.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading EMC assurance initiatives for the West Yorkshire Mass Transit project.
• Preparing EMC-related assurance documentation, including EMC Strategies and Control Plans.
• Chairing and contributing to EMC HAZID workshops.
• Managing and maintaining EMC hazard records.
• Supervising and participating in EMC modelling activities (eg, induced voltages and magnetic fields) with support from our modelling experts, using in-house software tools.
• Producing standalone EMC assessments to demonstrate compliance with client requirements.
• Conducting site-based EMC test measurements and other relevant surveys as required.

Key Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of EMC principles, particularly within the context of UK light rail and DC traction systems.
• Demonstrable experience preparing EMC assurance documentation and leading HAZID processes.
• Hands-on experience with EMC modelling, assessments, and on-site testing.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across complex rail projects.

Salary (Rate): £85.00 Hourly

City: West Yorkshire

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Job Title: EMC Consultant
Location: West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Contract Duration: Until 31st December 2025
IR35 Status: Inside IR35

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced EMC Consultant to provide electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) assurance for the West Yorkshire Mass Transit project. This high-profile infrastructure scheme requires a consultant with proven experience in light rail systems and DC traction power systems on UK light rail projects.

Key Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will take a leading role in EMC assurance activities across the project, with responsibilities including but not limited to:

• Leading EMC assurance initiatives for the West Yorkshire Mass Transit project.

• Preparing EMC-related assurance documentation, including EMC Strategies and Control Plans.

• Chairing and contributing to EMC HAZID workshops.

• Managing and maintaining EMC hazard records.

• Supervising and participating in EMC modelling activities (eg, induced voltages and magnetic fields) with support from our modelling experts, using in-house software tools.

• Producing standalone EMC assessments to demonstrate compliance with client requirements.

• Conducting site-based EMC test measurements and other relevant surveys as required.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• In-depth knowledge of EMC principles, particularly within the context of UK light rail and DC traction systems.

• Demonstrable experience preparing EMC assurance documentation and leading HAZID processes.

• Hands-on experience with EMC modelling, assessments, and on-site testing.

• Strong communication and documentation skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across complex rail projects.