Electrical Technical Advisor (Solution Architect)

ABB – Electrical Technical Advisor (Solution Architect)

We are looking for a technical expert to join ABB’s Automation – Energy Industries (AUEN) Sales team in the UK. The role supports the sales team on electrical opportunities, including major pursuits, designing and pricing competitive and compliant electrical solutions using ABB and selected third‑party products and systems. The adviser engages directly with customers, demonstrating strong technical leadership and driving value.

Reporting to: Sales Specialist

Location: Remote from anywhere in the UK; hybrid or onsite at St Neots or Aberdeen as required.

Your Role And Responsibilities

• Act as the main technical authority for electrical solutions, providing deep expertise during all customer interactions and internal team engagements.
• Architect complete electrical solutions to RFQs, estimating engineering effort, identifying risks, and working with Sales Managers, Bid Managers, Operations and other local units to deliver the most competitive and compliant proposals.
• Prepare compelling, customer‑focused technical offers that clearly articulate the proposed solution, demonstrate its value, and strengthen ABB’s position to win the opportunity.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation by evaluating ABB and third‑party solutions, collaborating with Supply Chain to enhance competitiveness and profitability, and leading process and tool enhancements based on lessons learned.

Qualifications For The Role

• Knowledge of electrical equipment: HV, MV, LV switchgears, LV distribution boards, UPS, transformers, packaged substations, drives and motors, and e‑house.
• Knowledge of integration of electrical systems with control and telecom systems (a plus).
• Experience with electrical system modelling in ETAP or Powerfactory.
• Ability to create substation, e‑house, and modular LER layouts.
• Capability to interpret HVAC, fire and gas detection, fire suppression, cabling, and civil requirements.
• Strong safety and integrity leadership.
• Commercial acumen and results‑oriented mindset; well‑organised, able to prioritise effectively, manage multiple tasks, and apply pragmatic problem‑solving with a systems‑thinking approach.
• Attention to detail while maintaining a holistic view of the overall solution.
• Strong ownership, personal integrity, and trusted by stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; ability to convey technical expertise in customer‑facing interactions.
• Ability to build strong internal and external working relationships.
• Proven cross‑functional collaboration within own unit and across the wider organisation.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Competitive contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Flexible benefits scheme (including options to buy/sell holidays, health checks, dental, eye care, gym memberships, cycle to work, gadget discounts, and more)
• Internal mobility opportunities, mentorships, and access to projects globally
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous employee referral scheme
• Company car or cash for car allowance
• Private medical cover
• Generous bonus scheme