Overhead Line Field Engineer – Tower & Stringing Lead

Aureol Global Connections; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Aureol Global Connections is seeking an experienced OHL construction professional to supervise tower erection and stringing on National Grid projects in the UK. You will ensure safety, quality, and programme adherence, coordinating with clients and site teams to deliver on plan.

The ideal candidate has 2–5+ years in overhead line construction, hands-on sag‑tension experience, and familiarity with National Grid procedures such as SR106/SR135, with a strong focus on lifting operations,

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years in OHL construction with tower erection and/or stringing exposure on DNO/TSO projects.
• Hands‑on sag‑tension / stringing charts and field measurements.
• Planning and controlling lifting operations for tower sections under LOLER.
• Experience with client procedures (e.g. National Grid SR106/SR135) and drawing/as‑built management.
• Familiarity with apprenticeship routes and transmission/distribution distinctions.

Responsibilities

• Review IFC drawings, method statements, lift plans, and stringing plans; align with Construction Phase Plan and Temporary Works designs.
• Set up and oversee sag‑tension, requirements for travelers and tensioners, and record sag/tension to approved spans.
• Supervise tower erection activities, bolt grades/torques, insulator and hardware installation; verify earthing continuity.
• Maintain ITPs and records; manage NCRs and close‑out; ensure daily progress reporting.
• Enforce safety controls, permits, and exclusion zones; ensure LOLER/PUWER compliance for cranes and MEWPs.
• Interface with Client Engineer/NEC Supervisor and environmental teams; participate in audits.

Skills

OHL construction

Tower erection

Stringing operations

Sag‑tension charts

Field measurements

COELO LOLER compliance

Tools

Travelers

Sheaves

Running boards

Grips

Tensioners

Job description

Aureol Global Connections is seeking an experienced OHL construction professional to supervise tower erection and stringing on National Grid projects in the UK. You will ensure safety, quality, and programme adherence, coordinating with clients and site teams to deliver on plan.

The ideal candidate has 2–5+ years in overhead line construction, hands-on sag‑tension experience, and familiarity with National Grid procedures such as SR106/SR135, with a strong focus on lifting operations,