Senior Engineering Manager - OHL

Morgan Sindall Group Plc; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and engineering firm in the UK seeks a Senior Engineering Manager to lead engineering delivery for high-voltage transmission schemes. You will manage complex projects and ensure compliance with industry standards while fostering innovation and maintaining client relationships. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in engineering management within OHL projects and a degree in a relevant field. This is a full-time and permanent position offering hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Flexible working arrangements

Family friendly policies

Mentoring programmes

Contributory pension scheme

Annual bonus scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Share-save scheme

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in senior engineering management within OHL or HV infrastructure projects.
• Track record of delivering large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Deep understanding of design assurance and CDM regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering activities across pre-contract and project delivery stages.
• Manage engineering resources for temporary works and approvals.
• Maintain high-level engagement with clients and supply chain.

Skills

Strong leadership

Stakeholder management

Technical knowledge of OHL design

Collaboration in joint ventures

Risk management in engineering

Education

Degree in Civil, Structural, Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards chartership

Job description

Ref 77851 Vacancy title Senior Engineering Manager - OHL Function(s) Engineering Contract type Full time permanent Region National Location(s) UK wide (Flexible on location) - Hybrid

Senior Engineering Manager, OHL

Location: Flexible, UK wide

Talented people are the key to our success

Shape the Future of the UK's Power Infrastructure

Our Energy Business Unit are delivering the backbone of tomorrow’s energy grid. We’re strengthening our engineering capability to deliver major overhead line (OHL) and transmission projects across the UK. We’re now seeking a Senior Engineering Manager (OHL) to lead engineering delivery across high-voltage transmission schemes from concept to completion.

The Role

Reporting to the Director for Engineering & Technical Services, you will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership of internal and external engineering teams, ensuring engineering deliverables are completed safely, to specification, and in line with project timelines and budgets.

You’ll manage large-scale, complex multi-disciplinary projects—especially focused on 400kV and 132kV overhead line systems—contributing to tendering, delivery, innovation, and compliance across the business unit.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead engineering activities across pre-contract and project delivery stages
• Manage engineering resources for temporary works, design reviews, and approvals
• Maintain high-level engagement with clients, supply chain, and consulting engineers
• Support tenders and bids, contributing technical insight and design strategy
• Drive innovation and embed lessons learned across OHL delivery teams
• Ensure robust compliance with CDM Regulations, H&S legislation, and industry standards
• Represent the business in external forums and industry networks
• Manage training and competency records for all engineering personnel
• Promote sustainability, safety, and continuous improvement on all engineering fronts

The Candidate

• Demonstrable experience in senior engineering management within OHL, transmission, or HV infrastructure projects
• Strong track record of delivering large-scale infrastructure or utility projects
• Deep understanding of design assurance, CDM regulations, and temporary works
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage engineering risks
• Experience in joint ventures, alliances, or collaborative frameworks
• Skilled in stakeholder management, including clients, regulators, and contractors
• Strong technical knowledge of 132kV to 400kV OHL design and construction practices

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil, Structural, Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards chartership (ICE, IET, or equivalent)
• Training in CDM, H&S, and environmental standards highly desirable

What's in it for you?

• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days
• Flexible and adaptable working
• Family friendly policies and work/life approach
• Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support
• Contributory pension scheme
• Annual bonus scheme
• Recognition scheme and long service awards
• Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance (if applicable to role)
• We also provide the option to participate in our share-save scheme; discounts including cycle to work and gym membership; a support and advice service for colleagues and their families, and more.

About our Energy business unit

We have extensive experience in upgrading and replacing energy networks, delivering asset management for major UK energy companies and network operators.

Our transmission and distribution services involve the upgrading and replacement of electricity assets both above and below ground. Within the electricity sector we install and maintain assets, including excavation, laying and jointing of cables, (fluid filled and XLPe), substations and overhead line, new build, repair and refurbishment services.

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team where you will have the opportunity to progress in your career. We are looking for people who share our passion on delivering great customer service whilst also being able to work within an enjoyable and hardworking team environment. Talented people are the key to our success, so if this sounds like you, apply now.

Morgan Sindall is an equal opportunities employer and has been accredited with the Positive About Disabled People ‘Two Ticks’ accreditation. We are also an Investors in People company.

Morgan Sindall is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.