Senior Overhead Line Design Engineer
Senior-level opportunity to take technical ownership of overhead line (OHL) design projects across 132kV–400kV transmission and distribution networks, while mentoring junior engineers. The role is based in the UK and can be performed remotely or in a hybrid arrangement.
Salary is dependent on experience plus allowances and benefits.
The Opportunity
Lead the delivery of detailed OHL design packages across transmission and distribution schemes, ensuring safety, compliance, and technical excellence throughout.
The role blends practical design work, governance and QA responsibility, team leadership, and client/project interface.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Technical Design & Delivery
- Lead detailed OHL design (route & profile design, sag & tension, conductor selection, clearance analysis)
- Produce and review line schedules, plan & profile drawings, foundation layouts and technical reports
- Ensure compliance with ESQCR, CDM, National Grid and relevant BS/EN/IEC standards
- Contribute to design reviews, risk assessments and project planning
- Support tenders with technical input and design estimates
- Governance & Quality
- Maintain robust check/approve workflows
- Drive high standards in modelling, calculations and documentation
- Contribute to continuous improvement in tools and processes
- Leadership
- Line‑manage and mentor Junior Designers
- Support onboarding and technical training (PLS‑CADD / PLS‑Tower)
- Contribute to PDPs, competency assessments and succession planning
- Promote a collaborative, technically rigorous culture
What We’re Looking For
Essential
- Degree or HNC/HND in Electrical, Civil, Mechanical Engineering (or similar)
- 7–10+ years’ experience in overhead line design (132kV–400kV)
- Strong working knowledge of OHL structures, mechanical loading and clearance requirements
- Experience producing and reviewing full design packages
- Proficiency in PLS‑CADD, PLS‑Tower or equivalent software
Desirable
- Experience working on National Grid or UK DNO projects
- Chartered Engineer status (or working towards)
- Experience mentoring or line‑managing engineers
Why This Role Stands Out
- Genuine technical leadership position
- Exposure to major UK transmission infrastructure projects
- Opportunity to shape design standards and processes
- Hybrid flexibility across multiple UK offices
- Clear pathway toward Principal / Technical Authority level
