Senior Electrical Transmission Tower Design Engineers

Wood; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Reading is seeking a Senior Electrical Transmission Tower Design Engineer. This role involves leading design deliverables and ensuring project compliance within a growing team. The ideal candidate should have experience with Overhead Steel Lattice towers and a desire for technical leadership. The position offers competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and is involved in key projects supporting the UK's net zero goals.

Benefits

Meaningful projects in emerging energy sectors

Flexible working arrangements

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Competitive salary with regular reviews

Generous benefits package including 33 days annual leave

Commitment to continued professional development

Global connections with industry experts

Qualifications

• Proven experience of delivering Overhead Steel Lattice towers and other Transmission line structures.
• Chartership, PE Status, or relevant professional license preferred.
• Awareness of key Health and Safety impacts on OHL construction.

Responsibilities

• Lead approval activities on OHL Structural / tower engineering deliverables.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Oversee Transmission Tower structural assessment and design outputs.

Skills

Experience delivering Overhead Steel Lattice towers

Experience presenting technical outputs

Fluent spoken and written English

Ability to work in a remote team

Education

ISCED Level 6 Bachelors or Level 7 Masters in engineering

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Senior Electrical Transmission Tower Design Engineers, Reading

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Wood

Location:

Reading, United Kingdom

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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.

Due to significant growth across our Transmission and Distribution Ltd business, Wood has unique opportunities for experienced Electrical Transmission Tower Design Engineers to join the team. We are seeking somebody that would like to take the next step in their career to move onto a pathway towards a technical leadership role. The Wood Transmission and Distribution team provides HV OHL design supporting construction, procurement, and consultancy on a variety of projects within the sector. These roles will ensure technical compliance through a period of significant growth and can be based out of any of Wood’s offices, but preference may be given to individuals who can work from our Glasgow or Horsham offices.

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The Role

Reporting to the UK Principal Structural Engineer,you will lead approval activities on OHL Structural / tower engineering deliverables across our team. You will oversee the Transmission Tower structural assessment and design outputs, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget, while also identifying improvements in team delivery and fostering staff development, maintaining close collaboration with the UK Principal Structural Engineer and the Head of Engineering.

We invite applications from experienced OHL structural / tower design professionals with a strong background in Steel Lattice transmission towers, who are eager to develop their team leadership skills and potentially step into a Principal role in the future.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming theworld.

As a leading provider of engineering and construction services to the UK transmission and distribution sector, Wood Transmission & Distribution Ltd are at the forefront of net zero 2050, with a secured workstream for years to come. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to add value to our Engineering team to support our growing workload and to contribute to the increased network capacity required to deliver the UK government's pathway to 2030 and the transition to net zero.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projectsdelivered to leaders of industry across emerging energy sectors
• Flexible working arrangementsthat 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 salarywith 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:

• Proven experience of delivering Overhead Steel Lattice towers and other Transmission line structures, . transmission poles and termination gantries upto 400kV operation.
• Experience presenting technical outputs and supporting client engagements
• ISCED Level 6 Bachelors (minimum) or Level 7 Masters (preferred) Degree in engineering discipline, alternatively, tertiary level education combined with suitable industry experience can be used to demonstrate equivalence
• Chartership, PE Status or relevant professional license/registration accredited by a recognized body preferred
• Awareness of key Health and Safety impacts on 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
• 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

This is an incredible opportunity to join a rapidly growing business at the forefront of the net zero movement! With a secured workstream for years to come, you'll be part of a dynamic team driving change. We can't wait to receive your application and see how you can contribute to our exciting journey.