OHL Design Engineer

Website AdvanceTRS Advance Training and Recruitment Services

Technical recruiters for the built environment

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? My client is looking for talented Overhead Line (OHL) Design Engineers to join their dynamic engineering team in the UK!

My client is a key player in the UK transmission and distribution sector, contributing actively to the net zero 2050 initiative. With a secured work-stream that ensures long-term opportunities, they are committed to delivering essential new build infrastructure across the country. As a selected ASTI contractor, they play a pivotal role in enhancing network capacity to support the UK government’s 2030 goals and the transition to net zero.

This position offers a hybrid working model, allowing flexibility between home and office locations in Glasgow, Horsham, or the Midlands.

About the Role:

If you are skilled in PLS CADD/Tower and CAD, have a passion for sharing technical ideas, and enjoy collaborating with construction teams, this could be the perfect role for you! As a design engineer in the HV OHL sector, you will join a global team, enhancing your expertise in HV OHL design, construction, procurement, and consultancy. With access to unparalleled development opportunities, you’ll be on the path to professional growth and recognition in the industry.

Whether your specialism lies in transmission design or distribution engineering with pole design skills, they welcome your application. My client has a strong track record of supporting staff development and helping them achieve professional recognition from the Engineering Council. So, if you are ready to elevate your career and embrace new challenges, apply now and unlock your full potential!

What My Client Offers:

– Exciting Projects: Engage in meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders across emerging energy sectors.

– Flexible Working: Enjoy flexible working arrangements that balance client, team, and individual needs, including hybrid and remote working options.

– Diversity and Inclusion: Join an organisation committed to diversity and inclusion across all aspects of the business.

– Competitive Salary: Benefit from a competitive salary with regular reviews to ensure your remuneration aligns with the market.

– Flexible Benefits Package: A comprehensive package that includes 33 days of annual leave (including public holidays), a generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, and 4x base salary life insurance, all adaptable to suit your lifestyle.

– Professional Development: Tailored development plans to meet your individual needs and interests.

– Global Connections: Collaborate with experts worldwide who are at the forefront of the industry, shaping the standards of the profession.

Responsibilities:

As an Overhead Line Design Engineer, you will:

– Conduct overhead line design studies to support construction and consultancy projects.

– Develop transmission line models.

– Produce electrical line performance assessments and safety studies.

– Create and utilise OHL support models within transmission design frameworks.

– Evaluate, select, and quantify transmission line components for projects.

– Ensure safety by design throughout the design process.

– Drive innovation in project solutions.

– Deliver design outputs to internal and external stakeholders.

– Ensure all work complies with agreed budgets and time-lines.

– Stay updated with technical quality management procedures, developments, and specifications related to the discipline.

Qualifications:

My client values diversity and is committed to equal opportunities. They encourage applicants from all backgrounds to bring a range of skills, knowledge, and experiences.

Essential:

– A degree in engineering or a related discipline.

– Basic understanding of overhead transmission line design.

– Proficiency in PLS CADD/Tower for developing design outputs.

– Fluency in spoken and written English.

– Ability to work as part of a dispersed and remote team, communicating effectively through collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams.

– Awareness of key health and safety impacts on OHL construction contracts.

Desirable:

– Proficiency in CAD design software.

– Experience creating PLS CADD models from topographical survey data.

Join My Client!

With a strong focus on people and a secured work-stream for years to come, this is your chance to join a progressive organisation with a best-in-class reputation. If you meet some, but not all, of the criteria and consider yourself a good fit for this role, My client encourages you to apply. They will support you in developing the areas needed to thrive together.

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.

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OHL Design Engineer

  • Permanent
  • Glasgow

Website AdvanceTRS Advance Training and Recruitment Services

Technical recruiters for the built environment

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? My client is looking for talented Overhead Line (OHL) Design Engineers to join their dynamic engineering team in the UK!

My client is a key player in the UK transmission and distribution sector, contributing actively to the net zero 2050 initiative. With a secured work-stream that ensures long-term opportunities, they are committed to delivering essential new build infrastructure across the country. As a selected ASTI contractor, they play a pivotal role in enhancing network capacity to support the UK government’s 2030 goals and the transition to net zero.

This position offers a hybrid working model, allowing flexibility between home and office locations in Glasgow, Horsham, or the Midlands.

About the Role:

If you are skilled in PLS CADD/Tower and CAD, have a passion for sharing technical ideas, and enjoy collaborating with construction teams, this could be the perfect role for you! As a design engineer in the HV OHL sector, you will join a global team, enhancing your expertise in HV OHL design, construction, procurement, and consultancy. With access to unparalleled development opportunities, you’ll be on the path to professional growth and recognition in the industry.

Whether your specialism lies in transmission design or distribution engineering with pole design skills, they welcome your application. My client has a strong track record of supporting staff development and helping them achieve professional recognition from the Engineering Council. So, if you are ready to elevate your career and embrace new challenges, apply now and unlock your full potential!

What My Client Offers:

– Exciting Projects: Engage in meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders across emerging energy sectors.

– Flexible Working: Enjoy flexible working arrangements that balance client, team, and individual needs, including hybrid and remote working options.

– Diversity and Inclusion: Join an organisation committed to diversity and inclusion across all aspects of the business.

– Competitive Salary: Benefit from a competitive salary with regular reviews to ensure your remuneration aligns with the market.

– Flexible Benefits Package: A comprehensive package that includes 33 days of annual leave (including public holidays), a generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, and 4x base salary life insurance, all adaptable to suit your lifestyle.

– Professional Development: Tailored development plans to meet your individual needs and interests.

– Global Connections: Collaborate with experts worldwide who are at the forefront of the industry, shaping the standards of the profession.

Responsibilities:

As an Overhead Line Design Engineer, you will:

– Conduct overhead line design studies to support construction and consultancy projects.

– Develop transmission line models.

– Produce electrical line performance assessments and safety studies.

– Create and utilise OHL support models within transmission design frameworks.

– Evaluate, select, and quantify transmission line components for projects.

– Ensure safety by design throughout the design process.

– Drive innovation in project solutions.

– Deliver design outputs to internal and external stakeholders.

– Ensure all work complies with agreed budgets and time-lines.

– Stay updated with technical quality management procedures, developments, and specifications related to the discipline.

Qualifications:

My client values diversity and is committed to equal opportunities. They encourage applicants from all backgrounds to bring a range of skills, knowledge, and experiences.

Essential:

– A degree in engineering or a related discipline.

– Basic understanding of overhead transmission line design.

– Proficiency in PLS CADD/Tower for developing design outputs.

– Fluency in spoken and written English.

– Ability to work as part of a dispersed and remote team, communicating effectively through collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams.

– Awareness of key health and safety impacts on OHL construction contracts.

Desirable:

– Proficiency in CAD design software.

– Experience creating PLS CADD models from topographical survey data.

Join My Client!

With a strong focus on people and a secured work-stream for years to come, this is your chance to join a progressive organisation with a best-in-class reputation. If you meet some, but not all, of the criteria and consider yourself a good fit for this role, My client encourages you to apply. They will support you in developing the areas needed to thrive together.

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.

Why have an account with us?

As well as making it quicker and easier to apply for our jobs, if you register for an account with us, you will also be able to:

  • Shortlist jobs
  • See all the jobs you’ve applied for in one place
  • Set up job alerts
  • Access additional information to support your job search

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