OHL Design Engineer

Morson Group; Manchester, Birmingham, Greater London, Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 96,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

Morson Group is seeking an experienced Overhead Line Design Engineer to support transmission projects across the UK, including 132kV–400kV systems. The role offers remote work with ad-hoc attendance at UK offices in Manchester, Birmingham, London or Glasgow.

You will oversee the full lifecycle from concept through detailed design to construction and maintenance, ensuring compliance with UK standards and CDM requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in OHL system development, design, retrofit and modification (11kV–400kV).
• Proficient with CAD tools, especially PLS-CADD.
• Strong knowledge of UK HSE, CDM and risk management in electrical projects.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed design deliverables for work packages.
• Prepare technical specifications and contractual documentation.
• Perform design analysis and review colleagues' work for quality.
• Resolve technical issues and advise clients and stakeholders.
• Manage deliverables to timescales and budgets.
• Build client base profiles and demonstrate contractual awareness.
• Lead multidisciplinary design teams and ensure safe, constructible designs.
• Support project delivery teams from a technical perspective.

Skills

OHL system design

PLS-CADD

UK HSE/CDM knowledge

electricity industry experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLS-CADD

Job description

• Overhead Line Design Engineer
• Location – Remote + ad-hoc attendance in any UK main office – Manchester, Birmingham, London, Glasgow
• Duration: 6-months +
• Rate: £70 - £90 p/h (outside IR35)

We are currently seeking experienced Overhead Line Engineers and Design professionals to support on a range of Electrical Transmission & Distribution and Power Generation projects for our client.

You’ll have the opportunity to work across the full lifecycle of Overhead Line systems, from concept development and detailed design through to construction, operational maintenance, retrofitting, modifications and end-of-life works.

We’re looking for high-calibre professionals with strong UK electricity industry experience and an excellent understanding of relevant UK standards, legislation and engineering practices.

Projects will include a range of overhead line or underground cable projects at transmission voltages typically 132kV to 400kV.

Role accountabilities:

• Create detailed design deliverables for packages of work
• Create technical specifications for designs, contractual documentation
• Undertake design analysis, review and approve the work of others; to ensure quality of the deliverables
• Resolve technical problems, provide solutions, advise clients and stakeholders
• Manage deliverables to timescales and budgets
• Develop personal and company profiles within the client base and wider industry
• Demonstrate advanced contractual awareness
• Manage a multidisciplinary team
  Support project delivery teams, from a technical perspective
  Deliver safe and constructible designs through CDM awareness
  Lead design and deliverable innovations, which deliver value for company and clients alike

Qualifications & Experience:

• Has proven experience of OHL system development, design, retrofitting and modification, from 11kV through 400kV
• Expert knowledge in the use of CAD packages such as PLS-CADD
• Proven track record in UK HSE legislation, Risk and CDM management
• You must have significant experience within the electricity industry, relating to OHL System design
• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or, closely related discipline
• Ideally Hold and maintain chartered engineer status, with a recognised body
• Ideally Hold and maintain corporate membership of an appropriate leading UK engineering institution