Senior Overhead Line (OHL) Engineer

Location: UK (Hyrbid or remote)
Position: Permanent

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior Overhead Line (OHL) Engineer to join a growing engineering team, working on a diverse portfolio of major electricity transmission and distribution infrastructure projects across the UK.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the design and delivery of overhead line projects, providing technical expertise across all stages of the project lifecycle, from feasibility and optioneering through to detailed design, construction and commissioning.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to take ownership of technically challenging projects, support junior engineers and contribute to the continued growth of an established engineering team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and undertake the design of overhead line infrastructure projects across transmission and distribution networks.
• Deliver engineering solutions for new-build, refurbishment, uprating and modification of existing overhead line assets.
• Undertake route alignment assessments, feasibility studies and optioneering.
• Carry out structural and electrical design calculations for overhead line systems.
• Provide technical input into conductor selection, tower and pole design, insulator arrangements, clearances and electrical performance.
• Prepare and review technical reports, design calculations, specifications and engineering drawings.
• Ensure all designs comply with relevant British Standards, ENA standards, National Grid specifications and other applicable industry requirements.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, including civil, structural, environmental and electrical design.
• Provide technical leadership, guidance and mentoring to junior engineers.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and other stakeholders to resolve technical queries and engineering challenges.
• Support project delivery through design reviews, site assessments and construction-phase technical support.
• Contribute to technical proposals, project tenders, resource planning and delivery methodologies.
• Ensure engineering deliverables meet required quality, programme and commercial objectives.

Candidate Requirements

Technical Experience

• Significant experience in overhead line engineering within the electricity transmission and/or distribution sector.
• Strong understanding of OHL design principles, including conductor systems, structures, foundations, insulators and clearances.
• Experience working on 132kV, 275kV and/or 400kV transmission projects.
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards, regulations and utility client specifications.
• Experience delivering projects through feasibility, FEED, detailed design and construction stages.
• Ability to undertake and review technical calculations and engineering design documentation.

Leadership and Project Delivery

• Experience acting as a technical lead or senior engineer on overhead line projects.
• Ability to manage technical deliverables and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering interfaces.
• Experience reviewing and checking engineering designs to ensure technical compliance and quality.
• Confident communicating with clients, contractors and internal stakeholders.
• Experience mentoring and supporting less experienced engineers.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards professional registration (desirable).
• Membership of a relevant professional institution (desirable).

Desirable Experience

• Experience working with National Grid or other UK transmission and distribution network operators.
• Knowledge of PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE or equivalent OHL design software.
• Experience with tower spotting, line profiling and route design.
• Experience with refurbishment, reconductoring and uprating projects.

The Opportunity

This role offers the chance to work on significant UK electricity infrastructure projects, develop technical expertise and take on greater responsibility within a growing engineering environment.

We are keen to speak with experienced OHL engineers who are passionate about delivering high-quality engineering solutions and contributing to the future of the UK’s electricity network.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.