Engineering Manager – OHL

Would you like to work for an inclusive and collaborative company that is also one of the most successful in the UK infrastructure industry?

This is an exciting opportunity to take on the role of Engineering Manager for all Overhead Line (OHL) projects in Scotland.

Reporting to the Senior Engineering Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day management of internal and external engineering resources, ensuring deliverables are completed on time, within budget, and in line with project requirements.

This is a key role supporting business growth following major framework wins.

The Candidate:

• 5+ years’ experience in Overhead Lines (OHL)
• Strong OHL design experience
• Relevant engineering qualifications (BEng/MEng or equivalent)
• Ideally Chartered or working towards Chartership
• Previous experience in a similar role is desirable

The Role:

• Engineering Activities: Oversee engineering input across pre-contract and project delivery stages.
• Resource Allocation: Work with Operations Directors to identify and assign resources for temporary works and other engineering aspects.
• Customer Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for clients, managing relationships and ensuring high levels of satisfaction.
• Staff Competency: Maintain up-to-date training records and ensure staff competency across all engineering functions.
• Compliance: Ensure health, safety, environmental, and quality standards are met for each project.
• Relationship Management: Collaborate with consulting engineers and in-house teams, managing design agreements and engineering activities.
• Pre-Contract Support: Assist in securing design resources for future bids.
• Innovation & Improvement: Drive innovation, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing within the business.
• CDM Regulations: Ensure compliance with Construction (Design and Management) regulations.
• Tender Support: Assist with pre-contract activities, including bid reviews, interviews, and customer presentations.
• Quality Submissions: Support bid teams in producing high-quality proposals.
• Contract Mobilisation: Work with Operations Directors to set up health and safety, quality, and environmental plans for new contracts.
• Audits & Reporting: Conduct audits and produce reports to ensure compliance with quality and environmental standards.
• Administration Management: Oversee compliance records, including training and engineering administration.
• Best Practice Sharing: Collaborate with other business units to share knowledge and best practices.
• Legislation Support: Assist in understanding and implementing relevant legislation.
• Industry Representation: Represent the business at industry forums, as agreed with senior leadership.

What’s in it for you?

My client offers a competitive benefits package, including:

• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to purchase additional leave
• Flexible and adaptable working arrangements
• Family-friendly policies promoting work-life balance
• Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support
• Contributory pension scheme
• Annual performance-based bonus
• Recognition schemes and long-service awards
• Company car scheme and private medical insurance (if applicable to role)
• Share-save scheme, cycle-to-work discounts, gym memberships, and more

About the Business:

My client has extensive experience in upgrading and replacing energy networks, delivering asset management solutions for major UK energy companies and network operators.

Their transmission and distribution services cover both above- and below-ground infrastructure, including:

• Overhead line projects (new build, refurbishment, and maintenance)
• Cable installation and jointing (fluid-filled and XLPE)
• Substation works
• End-to-end asset management solutions

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team and develop your career within a leading infrastructure business. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality engineering solutions and thrive in a collaborative environment, apply today!

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.