Senior & Associate OHL Design Engineers - Driving the UK's Net-Zero Energy Future
📍 UK-Wide (Multiple Locations) | 💼 Confidential Client | 🕒 Full-time, Permanent
Are you ready to help shape the future of the UK's energy infrastructure?
We're working confidentially on behalf of a leading engineering consultancy to recruit both Senior and Associate OHL Design Engineers. These roles are part of a high-profile, multi-year programme transforming the UK's electricity transmission network-connecting renewable energy sources to millions of homes and businesses.
You'll join a team delivering large-scale overhead line (OHL) projects (33kV-525kV) as part of one of the UK's most ambitious infrastructure upgrades. From early-stage routing through to detailed, construction-ready design, you'll help ensure a future-proof, low-carbon grid.
Lead or support the design of OHL routes, towers, and foundations
Produce and check designs using PLS-CADD, PLS-Tower, and AutoCAD
Create feasibility studies, technical reports, and design documentation
Collaborate with cross-discipline teams across planning, procurement, and delivery
Mentor junior engineers (Associate level) and manage design teams (Senior/Associate)
Strong experience in OHL transmission line design (33kV-525kV)
Proficiency with relevant software: PLS-CADD, PLS-Tower, AutoCAD
National Grid BESC/Person certification (preferred)
Work on nationally significant projects with long-term pipeline
Flexible UK locations and hybrid working options
Competitive salary + benefits package
Inclusive, progressive culture with strong career development pathways
📩 We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background;