Overhead Lines (OHL) Engineering Manager

Wood; West Midlands Combined Authority; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK seeks an experienced Engineering Manager to oversee the delivery of Overhead Transmission line design projects. This role offers a hybrid working model with opportunities for professional development, focusing on compliance and client interactions as part of a global team. The ideal candidate has substantial experience in OHL design, is fluent in English, and holds a Chartered Engineer qualification.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive salary

Generous contributory pension scheme

Professional development plans

Private medical cover

33 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Substantial experience of delivering Overhead Transmission line design.
• Fluent spoken and written English language.
• Proven experience in working to British and European design standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering delivery across multiple projects.
• Manage team to ensure deadlines are met.
• Support tendering activities and present technical outputs.

Skills

Overhead Transmission line design

Teamwork

Communication

Health and safety understanding

Collaboration software proficiency

Education

Chartered Engineer or equivalent

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Posted:

12.08.2025

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26.09.2025

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Job Description:

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

Due to significant growth at Wood Transmission & Distribution Ltd UK, we are looking for an Overhead Lines (OHL) Engineering Manager to join our team. As an Engineering Manager, you will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance and bolstering our technical credibility with new and existing clients. Your responsibilities will include leading engineering delivery across multiple projects, ensuring timely preparation of quality deliverables within the allocated program and budget. At Wood, we support hybrid working, offering a blend of office and remote work. The role involves travel as needed and can be based at any of our UK offices, with a preference for Glasgow or Horsham.

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The Role

As an established engineering manager with experience of managing small teams and expertise in OHL Design,you will make an impact from day one taking ownership of the team’s delivery in this technical lead role. Not only will you provide day to day leadership to ensure deadlines are met but also ensure a robust design which meets stakeholder needs through constructability reviews, safety by design approach and value engineering assessments. In addition, you will be part of a global team and will benefit from career development opportunities that working for a large organisation can readily offer. This opportunity will allow you to enhance your project management skillset, progress to Senior Engineering Manager and then Head of Engineering level or move to a Head of Design discipline route if your preference is a more technical pathway.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

As a leading provider of engineering and construction services to the UK transmission and distribution sector, we are at the forefront of net zero 2050 with a secured workstream for years to come. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to support our growing workload and contribute to the increased network capacity required to deliver the UK government's pathway to 2030 and the transition to net zero. Our team provides HV OHL design supporting construction, procurement, and consultancy on a variety of projects within the sector. We are working on building global delivery centres to support the team growth.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across emerging energy sectors
• Flexible working arrangements that 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 salary with 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:

• Chartered Engineer or equivalent preferred
• Substantial experience of delivering Overhead Transmission line design
• Strong teamworking and organisation abilities with honed communication skills
• Understanding of key health and safety impacts onoverhead lines (OHL)construction contracts
• Fluent spoken and written English language
• Ability to work as part of a dispersed and remote team and be able to communicate through collaboration software such as Microsoft teams
• Must have a right to work in the UK currently
• Proven experience in working to British and European design standards and codes
• Experience of providing engineering inputs to OHL construction activities including the planning and delivery of OHL construction
• Understanding of engineering management including schedule and cost management
• Experience supporting tendering activities
• Experience presenting technical outputs and supporting client engagements

This is a fantastic chance to join a thriving company leading the net zero initiative, with a reliable workstream ahead, and we look forward to your application as you become a key part of our exciting journey.