Overhead Line and Underground Cabling Site Engineers UK Wide - Expression Of Interest

Wood; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Wood is seeking Site Engineers for Overhead Lines and Underground Cabling projects throughout the UK. This position focuses on supporting site operations, ensuring health and safety standards, managing resources, and coordinating with subcontractors. Ideal candidates are experienced professionals in transmission and distribution, looking for new challenges in a competitive and growing sector.

Benefits

Competitive salary with regular reviews

Flexible benefits package including 33 days annual leave

Commitment to continued professional development

Global connections with experts in the industry

Qualifications

• Demonstrated site experience with Overhead Line / Underground Cabling.
• Experience with foundation construction in power transmission projects.
• Willingness to work away from home regularly.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily health & safety protocols for staff and subcontractors.
• Manage project resources and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Coordinate with all stakeholders involved in site operations.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Safety Qualification (IOSH or NEBOSH)

Coordination with third parties

Usage of Total Stations

Education

Recognised Engineering qualification in Civil or Electrical Engineering

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Overhead Line and Underground Cabling Site Engineers UK Wide - Expression Of Interest, Glasgow

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Client:

Wood

Location:

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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Job Description:

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Due to significant growth across our Transmission & Distribution Ltd UK business,we are currently seeking to build a talent pool of Site Engineers for both Overhead Lines and Underground Cabling to join our Wood Transmission & Distribution Ltd entity focusing onsupporting foremen, timbermen, and subcontractors in the construction and maintenance of overhead lines sites. As a Site Engineer,you will oversee daily health & safety protocols for staff and subcontractors, report incidents, manage project resources, ensure compliance with safety standards, support the Site Manager and Project Manager with documentation and reporting, and coordinate effectively with all stakeholders. This opportunity is a site-based role and we have works issued under various OHL and Cabling frameworks which means the position is UK wide. You will need to be flexible in your work location as you will be away from home for periods of time and will travel and work across the UK.

If you are not looking for an immediate opportunity and wish to share your details, we would be interested in hearing from you.

Please be aware that should you wish to be considered for any other advertised vacancies, you will still be required to submit a separate application.

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The Role

Reporting to the OHL or UGC Construction Manager, as a new team member you will liaise with foremen, chargehands, HGV Drivers and sub-contractors, while liaising with clients and third parties. You will manage the setting People to Work process, including onboarding and site inductionswithin our program to support a growing workload across overhead lines (OHL)/ underground cabling (UGC). You will be contributing to the increased network capacity required to deliver the UK government's pathway to 2030 and the transition to net zero.

This role is perfect for someone looking for a sideways move or their next step as a Site Engineer. We welcome applications from both established site engineers and first appointment site engineers from a linesman background within transmission and distribution, construction or rail. Apply now and be a part of something great!

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

As a prominent company providing engineering and construction services to the UK transmission and distribution sector, we take pride in being at the forefront of the net zero 2050 initiative. Our secured workstream for years to come speaks volumes about our commitment to this cause.Our Site Engineers play a crucial role in our construction team, guiding crew members, ensuring site safety, negotiating with suppliers, and providing valuable feedback. They are the cornerstone of project success, serving as the primary advisors and facilitators to ensure seamless project execution.

As aSite Engineer, you will support our expanding operations in the UK where we are operating along the length and breadth of the country for a variety of clients.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projectsdelivered to leaders of industry across emerging energy sectors
• Flexible working arrangementsthat balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant –
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salarywith regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Flexible benefits package; inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle
• Commitment to continued professional development;development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
• Global connections; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Expected:

• Demonstrated industry experience in a similar role and/ orrecognised Engineering qualification in Civil Engineering or Electrical Engineering or willingness to study towards a relevant qualification
• Experience in site supervision of Overhead Line / Underground Cabling contracts, in particular on steel tower construction at the higher voltages (circa 132kV and above)
• Demonstrated experience with foundation construction in power transmission projects
• Experience of using Total Stations for setting out purposes
• Previous experience in the management of sub-contractors and the recording of measurement details to enable financial settlement
• Possess a recognised Safety Qualification (such as IOSH or NEBOSH)
• Supervisory experience of technical aspects of construction, including access and accommodation works, traffic management, scaffolds, metal access roads, yard setup, welfare facilities, foundations, conductor and fitting replacement works
• Willingness to work away from home regularly and for prolonged periods of time
• Proven coordination with third parties (local councils, highway authorities, environment agencies, Network Rail, DNOs – Western Power, Eon, & EDF; BT, National Grid Wireless, National Grid Land and Development)
• Driving license

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business at the forefront of with a secured workstream for years to come. Please sign up to our Talent Pool now, we look forward to hearing from you.