Associate Director/ Principal Engineer - OHL

Morson Talent; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Associate Director/Principal Engineer to join its Transmission & Distribution team with a specific focus on overhead line design. This role offers the opportunity to work on major UK energy infrastructure projects, leading key design and delivery processes. Candidates should have relevant engineering degrees and experience in overhead line projects up to 400kV, alongside strong communication skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car allowance

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or equivalent technical discipline.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) with a recognised institution.
• Experience delivering projects for transmission system operators.
• Overhead line engineering experience up to 400kV.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver overhead line design projects up to 400kV.
• Provide technical expertise in bids and proposals.
• Manage project scope, technical delivery, and client engagement.
• Conduct feasibility studies and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Skills

Overhead line engineering

Project management

Technical expertise in bids

Communication skills

Education

Degree in engineering or equivalent

Chartered Engineer (CEng)

Job description

Associate Director / Principal Engineer – Overhead Lines (OHL)

Location: UK Wide, flexible working, no set days in office.

Salary: Competitive + Car Allowance

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Associate Director/Principal Engineer to join its Transmission & Distribution team with a specific focus on OHL Design. This role offers the opportunity to work on major UK energy infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver overhead line design projects up to 400kV, including PLS-CADD modelling, line routing, structural analysis, sag-tension calculations, clearance reports and more.
• Provide technical expertise in bids, proposals, and client meetings.
• Manage project scope, technical delivery, and client engagement.
• Conduct feasibility studies and ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Review engineering deliverables and perform quality checks.

What We’re Looking For:

• Degree in engineering or equivalent technical discipline.
• Ideally Chartered Engineer (CEng) with a recognised institution (e.g., IET).
• Experience delivering projects for transmission system operators.
• Overhead line engineering experience up to 400kV.
• LCDAE & CDAE certifications advantageous.
• Strong communication skills.

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