OHL Design Engineer

JR United Kingdom; West Midlands Combined Authority; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking Senior and Associate OHL Design Engineers to drive the UK's Net-Zero Energy Future. You will work on large-scale overhead line projects, ensuring a low-carbon grid. The roles offer flexible locations, competitive salaries, and strong career development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible UK locations

Hybrid working options

Competitive salary + benefits package

Strong career development pathways

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in a relevant discipline.
• Professional chartership or close to it.
• National Grid BESC/Person certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support the design of OHL routes, towers, and foundations.
• Produce and check designs using PLS-CADD, PLS-Tower, and AutoCAD.
• Mentor junior engineers and manage design teams.

Skills

Proficiency with relevant software

Knowledge of UK standards

Mentoring

Education

Degree in relevant discipline

Professional chartership (or close to it)

Tools

PLS-CADD

PLS-Tower

AutoCAD

Job description

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Senior & Associate OHL Design Engineers - Driving the UK's Net-Zero Energy Future

Location: UK-Wide (Multiple Locations) | Client: Confidential | Type: Full-time, Permanent

Are you ready to help shape the future of the UK's energy infrastructure?

We are 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 will 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 to detailed, construction-ready design, you will 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-disciplinary 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 a 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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