Overhead Line Senior Design Engineer

Consortium Professional Recruitment Ltd; Derby; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment agency in Derby seeks an experienced Senior Design Engineer to lead and manage OHL projects from feasibility to detailed design. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering with OHL experience. This permanent, full-time position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for long-term progression within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Long-term progression opportunities

Collaborative technical environment

Qualifications

• Strong experience in OHL design (33kV and above).
• Experience in leading design teams and managing deliverables.
• Familiarity with national grid and utility client standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical delivery of OHL projects, including structural and foundation design.
• Prepare and review design reports, specifications, and calculations.
• Manage design teams and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

OHL design expertise

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLS-CADD

PLS-Tower

Job description

Consortium Professional Recruitment is proud to support our client in their search for an experienced Overhead Line Senior Design Engineer. Based in Derby, you will be a key part of a dynamic project team developing end-to-end engineering solutions from feasibility to detailed design for transmission and distribution projects (33kV and above).

This is a leadership role, offering involvement in all phases of design from concept to implementation. You will guide design delivery, ensure technical excellence, support junior engineers, and manage project and quality standards while working closely with internal stakeholders and external clients.

This permanent, full-time role is ideal for professionals with a civil, mechanical, or electrical background who are seeking greater project responsibility, leadership opportunity, and exposure to national infrastructure work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead technical delivery of OHL projects, including structural and foundation design
• Prepare and review design reports, specifications, and calculations
• Manage design teams and mentor junior engineers
• Ensure compliance with CDM, H&S legislation, and industry standards (e.g. BS EN 50341)
• Liaise with clients and multidisciplinary teams to ensure programme and design quality
• Support budget planning, scheduling, and resource forecasting

Key Requirements:

• Degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering
• Strong experience in OHL design (33kV and above)
• Working knowledge of PLS-CADD, PLS-Tower, or equivalent
• Experience in leading design teams and managing deliverables
• Familiarity with national grid and utility client standards
• Confident communicator with project ownership experience

Salary & Benefits:

• Competitive salary, reflective of experience
• Long-term progression and leadership opportunities
• Work on nationally significant engineering projects
• Supportive, collaborative and technically excellent environment

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 haven t 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.