OHL Design Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading engineering consultancy as either a Senior or Associate OHL Design Engineer in the UK. Work on critical infrastructure projects, focusing on developing a sustainable, low-carbon electricity transmission network. The role offers hybrid working options, a competitive salary, and strong career development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible UK locations

Hybrid working options

Competitive salary and benefits package

Strong career development pathways

Qualifications

• Proficiency in PLS-CADD, PLS-Tower, and AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of UK standards and safety guidelines.
• Degree-qualified in engineering or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of OHL routes and structures.
• Produce technical reports and feasibility studies.
• Mentor junior engineers across design teams.

Skills

PLS-CADD

PLS-Tower

AutoCAD

Education

Degree in a relevant discipline

Professional chartership (or close to it)

Job description

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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.

The Opportunity
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.

Key Responsibilities:

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)

What We're Looking For:

Proficiency with relevant software: PLS-CADD, PLS-Tower, AutoCAD

Working knowledge of UK standards, clearances, safety, and environmental constraints

Degree-qualified in a relevant discipline; professional chartership (or close to it)

National Grid BESC/Person certification (preferred)

Why Apply?

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

? Interested in hearing more? Apply in confidence or get in touch to discuss further.

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