82467 - Senior OHL Design Engineer | Capital Programme | Bury St Edmunds (Hybrid)
Design the overhead line networks that keep communities powered. Join UK Power Networks as a Senior OHL Design Engineer and lead the creation of high-quality OHL design packages for new build and refurbishment schemes from 11kV to 132kV-from early-stage concepts through to deliverable drawings and technical reports.
Package: £84,160 + business needs car + 3% bonus | Hybrid after probation (3 days office / 2 remote) | Permanent role | Apply by: 20 May 2026
What you'll do
Produce and check detailed OHL designs, calculations, reports and drawings to UKPN standards and BS-EN 50341
Lead complex design assignments, improving methods and driving high engineering standards
Use PLS-CADD / PLS-Tower (plus CAD tools) to analyse structures, loads, and foundations
Support FEED-stage work with technical reports and presentations
Ensure compliance with CDM and relevant legal/regulatory requirements
Act as Principal Designer on allocated schemes and provide leadership across the project teamWhat you'll bring
BEng/BSc in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent experience) with strong OHL design background
Chartered Engineer (or working towards chartership)
Hands-on experience in an OHL engineering environment and confidence producing constructible drawings
Proficiency with PLS-CADD & PLS-Tower (essential) and CAD tools such as AutoCAD/Microstation
Knowledge of UK, European and ENA standards-ideally within a utility provider environment
A strong safety culture and practical understanding of CDM (IOSH training advantageous)What you'll get
25 days' annual leave + bank holidays
Generous pension: you contribute 4% or 5%; we contribute 8% or 10%
Business needs car, plus tax-efficient benefits (Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, Green Car Leasing)
Season ticket loan and tenancy loan deposit scheme
Occupational health support + Employee Assistance Programme
Retail discounts (Switched On) and discounted gym membership
Ready to shape the network? Apply now and bring your OHL expertise to a team delivering critical infrastructure-safely, compliantly and to the highest standard.
Closing date: 20 May 2026