Overhead Lines OHL Project Manager - Argyll & Bute, Scotland

Wood; Dunfermline; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an experienced Overhead Lines Project Manager to oversee multi-million-pound OHL projects across the UK. The role requires strong project management skills, engineering qualifications, and the ability to work away from home. This position offers a competitive salary, an inclusive benefits package, and the opportunity for professional development within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Generous pension scheme

Private medical cover

33 days annual leave

Commitment to professional development

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in project management of multi-million-pound projects.
• Experience with Transmission & Distribution Network Operators.
• Ability to work away from home regularly.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project management and delivery, ensuring safety and compliance.
• Lead project teams through all phases of design and construction.
• Manage design requirements and commercial budgets for OHL projects.

Skills

Project management

Planning

Team leadership

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Education

Engineering qualification (Degree / HND / HNC)

Recognised SHE qualification (e.g. IOSH, NEBOSH)

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Overhead Lines OHL Project Manager - Argyll & Bute, Scotland, Dunfermline

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Client:

Wood

Location:

Dunfermline, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

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

Wood is recruiting for an experienced Overhead Lines Project Manager preferably with extensive experience in managing and delivering 132/275/400kV OHL Projects to join Wood Transmission & Distribution Ltd entity focusing on overseeing project management and delivery, ensuring safety, financial compliance, and timeliness.

This role is site based primarily in the Scottish central belt region with long term project sites based in Argyll and Bute supporting our client SSE. 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.

You will have substantial experience of working within multi-million-pound projects to deliver safely, on-time and within budget. Experience of working on Transmission & Distribution Network Operators' projects is key. You will be expected to visit site walks for tenders when required, and work from home and your nearest Wood office to suit business needs.

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The Role

As a leading provider of engineering and construction services to the UK transmission and distribution sector, we arepaving the way tonet zero 2050 with a secured workstream for years to come.

Are you an established Overhead Lines (OHL) project manager seeking a new challenge? Join us at the forefront of delivering critical electrical infrastructure. As an existing OHL Project Manager preferably, you will be joining our ever-growing business. You will ideally be from a construction/ electricity supply industry background, ideally with experience in tendering and delivering large 132/275/400kV OHL projects as you will be initially supporting our client SSE with projects in the Scottish central belt region.

Reporting to the Senior OHL Project Manager, you willoversee project management and delivery, ensuring safety, financial compliance, and timeliness. Your role will involve upholding high standards in project execution, aligning with both T&D and client objectives.You will ideally possess a strong history of leading project teams on OHL projects through all phases of design, construction, commission and close out. Essential skills include programme / project management, planning and expertise in managing the design requirements and commercial budgets for OHL projects is preferable. Familiarity with client/ distribution network operator (DNO) technical standards and policies is also preferable.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

You will play a vital role in a diverse portfolio of projects at various stages of the project life cycle. You will have substantial experience of development and delivery of million-pound projects to deliver safely, on-time and within budget. This opportunity is initially a site-based position based in Argyll & Bute, we have works issued under various OHL frameworks which mean the position is UK wide.

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:

• Engineering qualification (Degree / HND / HNC) or equivalent industry track record
• Recognised SHE qualification (., IOSH, NEBOSH)
• Strong commercial and contractual awareness
• Ability to lead and build project teams, and proactively resolve site issues
• Willingness to work away from home regularly and for prolonged periods
• Experience with SSE, SPEN or NGED and other Distribution Network Operators, including leading and managing OHL project teams through all phases is preferable
• Knowledge of Local Authority permit requirements and NEC Forms of Contract
• Experience managing design requirements for OHL projects, including commercial budgets, and developing good working relationships with clients and sub-contractors is preferable
• Understanding of engineering principles, CDM, and client technical standards, policies, procedures, and safety rules
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of OHL installation techniques, street works, permit submission, and council liaison
• Financial and commercial understanding
• Full UK driving licence

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business at the forefront of with a secured workstream for years to come. Apply now and take your career to new heights.