Overhead Line Design Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Derby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK recruitment consultancy is seeking an Overhead Line Design Engineer in Derby. This role involves developing design solutions for high-voltage infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and mentoring junior engineers. Required qualifications include a degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience. Competitive salary and long-term career progression opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Long-term career development opportunities

Collaborative working culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years post-graduate industry experience.
• Familiarity with PLS-CADD, PLS-Tower, or similar industry software is advantageous.
• Working knowledge of BS EN 50341 and other industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop concept and detailed designs for overhead line structures and systems.
• Prepare and check technical reports, design intent documents, calculations, and analysis.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and health and safety requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLS-CADD

PLS-Tower

Job description

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Consortium Professional Recruitment is proud to support our client in their search for an Overhead Line Design Engineer. Based in Derby, this position offers the chance to work on high-voltage infrastructure projects ranging from 33kV and above.
As an OHL Design Engineer, youll work within a skilled multi-disciplinary team to develop design solutions for new and upgraded electricity transmission infrastructure. Youll produce concept and detailed designs, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and help deliver safe, cost-effective, and buildable solutions for clients.
This is a permanent, full-time opportunity offering long-term career progression and the chance to work on projects across the UK.
This role is ideal for professionals with a background in civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering, particularly those with experience in high-voltage design, OHL systems, or utility infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities:

• Develop concept and detailed designs for overhead line structures and systems
• Prepare and check technical reports, design intent documents, calculations, and analysis
• Work alongside Lead Engineers to support design delivery across project phases
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, health and safety, and CDM requirements
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including site teams and clients
• Review risk assessments and support construction implementation
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Key Requirements:

• Degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering
• Minimum 2 years post-graduate industry experience
• Familiarity with PLS-CADD, PLS-Tower, or similar industry software (advantageous)
• Working knowledge of BS EN 50341 and other industry standards
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to safety, teamwork, and continuous development

Salary & Benefits:

• Competitive salary, reflective of experience
• Long-term career development opportunities
• Varied and technically challenging projects across the UK
• Supportive and collaborative working culture

Consortium Professional Recruitment Ltd are a professional level recruitment consultancy specialising in the delivery of high relevance recruitment services on behalf of our clients across the UK. We regularly receive large responses to our advertising which can make providing individual feedback to every applicant challenging. If you havent received a reply from us within 14 days of your application, we regret to say your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We have a policy of retaining your details for future vacancies unless you request otherwise.

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