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Arup undertakes transmission and distribution design projects across the globe. In the UK, we deliver concept through to detailed design for a wide range of clients, including established asset owners and new market entrants (interconnectors, private wire schemes, etc.).
For example, Arup recently formed a joint venture with Aecom to serve as the design and consenting service partner for the UK National Grid’s Great Grid Partnership. Over 8–12 years, Arup will help deliver key aspects of the transmission grid transformation, ensuring a resilient, low-carbon energy network for the future. This major grid modernisation programme will deliver five times more electricity infrastructure than the past three decades combined.
These projects, part of the Accelerated Strategic Transmission Investment (ASTI) framework, will enhance the country’s energy backbone, supporting renewable developments such as wind farms in the North Sea and East Anglia. By expanding and improving the grid, this programme aims to accelerate the transition to net zero, reduce reliance on fossil fuels, and lower energy costs.
This collaboration will drive a comprehensive design and construction program to connect clean energy to homes and businesses across England and Wales by 2030 and beyond.
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The Opportunity
We are seeking Senior Engineering OHL candidates with proven experience in transmission and distribution, including knowledge of routing and tower design for line work, coupled with a broader CAD skillset.
The successful candidates will have a background in EHV OHL design (33kV - 525kV), supporting construction, procurement, and consultancy on various projects. We will guide your professional development and recognition within the sector.
The role involves:
* Preparation and checking of feasibility studies, outline and detailed design reports, and other documents.
* Design and checking of detail allocation and construction design drawings.
* Production of design concepts, drawings, specifications, and other technical documents.
* Managing teams of engineers and external suppliers.
* Delivering work on time, within budget, and to specifications.
At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective where individuality thrives. We respect, share, and connect diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas.
You will have the opportunity to do socially meaningful work that benefits Arup, your career, our members, clients, and communities.
Is this role right for you?
We are interested in designers for overhead transmission lines with skills in:
* Design of substation equipment and line termination structures
* Powerline design with PLS-CADD and towers with PLS-Tower
* Sag & tension calculations
* Catenary system design
* Line profiling, gantry analysis, tower setting levels
* Environmental loads, insulator set design, overhead wire clearance
* Route planning, material quantification, short circuit studies
* Design of structural foundations (piled, pad, rock-anchor)
We seek candidates with:
* Relevant qualification in the discipline
* Professional qualification (or within 12 months)
* Leadership skills in business strategy
* Previous consultancy experience
* Strong project delivery skills
* BESC and Person Training – National Grid preferred
These vacancies are open to our multiple UK office locations, depending on your preference.
Interested but not ready to apply or have questions? Contact: Kylie.OHanlon@arup.com. Please do not send your CV via email to ensure GDPR compliance.
What we offer you
At Arup, we care about your success and growth.
We provide an attractive total reward package, including competitive pay, benefits supporting health and wellbeing, learning opportunities, and impactful work.
As a member-owned company, we have the freedom and responsibility to set our own direction, working on ambitious projects that deliver remarkable outcomes. Profit Share allows members to share in our collective success.
Additional benefits include Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance, Income protection, and flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and individual needs.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of age, gender identity, marital status, disability, race, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or family status.
We foster an inclusive culture through various employee networks and initiatives, aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goals to create equitable spaces and systems. Learn more about life at Arup at our website.
We are committed to accessibility in our recruitment process. Please contact Kylie.OHanlon@arup.com for assistance or to request reasonable adjustments. We will support you throughout the process.
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