Graduate OHL Design Engineers 2026 Intake

United Infrastructure Ltd; Horsham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

Private medical cover

Life insurance

Flexible benefits package

Job summary

A leading utilities company in the UK is seeking a Graduate OHL Design Engineer to join their Overhead Lines Design Engineering team. This role includes engaging in technical designs and supporting construction aspects while receiving a structured development programme. The ideal candidate will hold a BEng or MEng in a relevant engineering discipline and possess strong technical skills. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £45,000 to £65,000, with various benefits and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:1 degree in Engineering discipline like Civil, Structural, Mechanical, or Electrical.
• Strong technical skills in producing engineering designs.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Complete overhead line design studies for projects.
• Produce electrical line performance assessments.
• Ensure compliance with budget and programme.

Skills

Problem solving

Detailed analysis

Collaboration

Technical design

Education

BEng or MEng in Engineering

Job description

United Infrastructure is a UK-based infrastructure services company delivering critical energy, power, water, telecoms and social infrastructure projects. Following the acquisition of Wood’s UK Transmission & Distribution business, United Infrastructure has strengthened its capabilities in power engineering, construction and asset optimisation, supporting grid resilience and the transition to a low‑carbon energy system. The company partners with public and private clients to deliver safe, sustainable and future‑ready infrastructure across the UK.

Job Description

Join Wood! It’s a future for all of us. We aspire to shape a better tomorrow by unlocking solutions that address the biggest challenges facing our clients and our society.

Wood is recruiting for Graduate OHL Design Engineers to join Wood Transmission & Distribution UK Ltd in the Overhead Lines Design Engineering team based in the UK. The office locations available are Glasgow and Horsham.

Wood has been supporting electricity transmission in the UK since the original creation of the National Grid in the 1960s. We have continued to operate in Construction, Maintenance and Consulting for the building and developing of high voltage transmission and distribution assets. As part of the current necessary investment to develop the UK transmission assets to connect new renewable energy sources and improve the security of the electricity network, there is currently a boom in resources needed. The investment and development plans of our clients will grow rapidly over the next few years and extend through to 2050.

Role

Wood is deeply committed to the development of its people and recognises the importance of growing a talented team of professionals with expertise in Overhead Line Design Engineering to ensure the future success of the organisation and the Energy and Materials sectors that we support.

As a Graduate OHL Design Engineer, you will have exposure to different parts of the business gaining vital skills. You will focus initially on the technical design of the assets, but rapidly engage and develop in supporting and planning the construction alongside our operational teams. Our Engineering team supports Tendering, Material Procurement and Control, improving safety by design and finding new ways to ensure we develop sustainable construction projects; as well as ensuring our design outputs support the efficient construction of your designs. Due to the nature of contracts we deliver, you will be involved in the whole project lifecycle, developing your skills, and building a career; this will help you develop the necessary attributes you need to demonstrate meeting the Engineering Council requirements for Chartered Engineers.

What we offer within our Graduate Programme

• A structured and accredited development program within your chosen discipline and business unit.
• Technical and personal development: you will have access to a wealth of technical and personal development resources and opportunities.
• Support throughout your career: you will be assigned a buddy, and departmental manager to ensure your professional development and achieve chartership status where relevant.
• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across the different Energy and Materials market sectors.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business.
• Competitive salary with incremental increases as you progress within the graduate program.
• Flexible benefits package: inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4× base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle.
• Early Careers Network (ECN): join your peers within our ECN and have the opportunity to support and share ideas with other recent graduates across our business units.
• Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession.

Responsibilities

• Complete overhead line design studies to support construction and consultancy projects.
• Set up and develop transmission line models.
• Produce electrical line performance assessments and all electrical safety studies.
• Produce or utilise OHL support models within the transmission design models.
• Evaluate, select, and quantify transmission line components on projects.
• Support safety by design assessments throughout the design process.
• Integrate and support the development of innovation within project solutions.
• Create design deliverables to confirm the outputs of the engineering studies to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure, as far as practicable, that all assigned work is carried out in compliance with the agreed budget and programme.
• Keep up to date with all technical quality management procedures, developments and specifications related to the discipline work scope.

Qualifications

We are looking for graduates with a desire to learn and a sound understanding of engineering. The ideal candidates should have a BEng or MEng degree in a suitable Engineering discipline including Civil, Structural, Mechanical or Electrical. You will enjoy problem solving / troubleshooting, detailed analysis, willing to embrace new ideas, and most importantly take on assignments where the approach or solution isn’t known at the outset.

Expected

• Minimum 2:1 degree – BEng or MEng degree in a suitable Engineering discipline including Civil, Structural, Mechanical or Electrical.
• Strong technical skills in the production of engineering designs.
• Fluent spoken and written English language.
• Ability to work as part of a dispersed and remote team and be able to communicate through collaboration software such as Microsoft Teams.
• Ability to work in multi‑disciplinary team environments.
• The right to work in the UK.

Application Process and deadlines

• Upload your CV and enter your details to our recruitment system via the link on the advert.
• We will review applications.
• We will then be holding screening calls throughout January/ February with those candidates who fit the criteria.
• Shortlisted candidates will receive invitations to assessment centres which will take place in March depending on location and discipline.

If all of this sounds good to you, then follow the link to apply and start your journey with Wood!

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Senior level: Entry level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Design; Industries: Utilities

Salary: Greater Brighton and Hove Area £45,000.00-£65,000.00