Senior OHL Design Engineer

UK Power Networks; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous employer pension contribution

10% employer pension contribution

Job summary

UK Power Networks is seeking a Senior OHL Design Engineer to lead the design and delivery of overhead line projects from 11kV to 132kV, ensuring safe, compliant solutions that support the UK’s energy infrastructure.

You will lead designs with PLS-CADD and PLS-Tower, review complex schemes, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to drive major capital projects from concept to construction.

Qualifications

• Lead OHL design and delivery experience.
• Familiarity with BS EN 50341 standards.
• Mentor and review complex engineering designs.

Responsibilities

• Lead OHL designs using PLS-CADD and PLS-Tower
• Deliver compliant solutions to BS EN 50341 standards
• Review, approve and mentor on complex engineering designs
• Support major capital projects from concept through to construction
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and key stakeholders
• Champion safety, quality and engineering excellence

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Tools

PLS-CADD

PLS-Tower

Job description

We're looking for a Senior OHL Design Engineer to lead the design and delivery of overhead line projects from 11kV to 132kV, supporting critical infrastructure that powers homes, businesses and communities.

What You'll Do

• Lead OHL designs using PLS-CADD and PLS-Tower
• Deliver innovative, compliant solutions to BS EN 50341 standards
• Review, approve and mentor on complex engineering designs
• Support major capital projects from concept through to construction
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and key stakeholders
• Champion safety, quality and engineering excellence

What You'll Bring

• Experience in PLS-CADD and PLS-Tower

Why Join Us?

• Generous employer pension contribution up to 10%

If you're an experienced OHL Design Engineer looking to lead high-profile projects and make a real impact on the UK's energy future, we'd love to hear from you.

If you have any queries in connection to this vacancy or your application, please contact us at [e-mail] quoting the vacancy reference number and a member of the team will get in touch with you as soon as possible.