Senior OHL Design Engineer / Engineering Manager

MDE Consultants Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior OHL Design Engineer/Engineering Manager to deliver high-quality design solutions for overhead lines. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in OHL design, a degree in a relevant engineering discipline, and proficiency in PLS-CADD and related software. You will be responsible for managing projects, clients, and mentoring junior engineers, contributing to significant national projects aimed at achieving Net Zero.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Structural, Civil or related engineering discipline (2:1 or above preferred).
• Chartered (MICE, MIET, MIMechE) or working towards chartership.
• 5+ years experience in OHL design (transmission or distribution).

Responsibilities

• Deliver OHL design studies to scope, budget, and programme.
• Use PLS-CADD and related design software as well as CAD tools.
• Manage drawings, schedules, and design documentation.

Skills

OHL design expertise

Project management

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Structural, Civil engineering

Tools

PLS-CADD

Tower software

Pole software

CAD tools

Job description

Senior OHL Design Engineer / Engineering Manager

We are seeking a Senior Overhead Line (OHL) Design Engineer to join a growing consultancy that delivers projects across the UK transmission and distribution sector. The company specialises in the design of overhead lines, underground cables and wider energy infrastructure, supporting key national projects that contribute to Net Zero.

The Role

You will be responsible for delivering high-quality OHL design solutions, covering:

• Line profiling and routing
• Load, strength and foundation design
• Conductor selection and optimisation
• Coordination with CAD teams and checking deliverables
• Developing design processes and tools to improve efficiency
• Managing projects, clients and stakeholders
• Coaching and mentoring junior engineers

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver OHL design studies to scope, budget and programme in line with industry standards
• Use PLS-CADD and related design software (Tower, Pole) as well as CAD tools
• Manage drawings, schedules and design documentation
• Act as technical lead with clients and stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with CDM and safety standards

Skills & Experience

• Degree in Mechanical, Structural, Civil or related engineering discipline (2:1 or above preferred)
• Chartered (MICE, MIET, MIMechE) or working towards chartership
• 5+ years experience in OHL design (transmission or distribution)
• Strong knowledge of OHL standards and specifications (BS, ENA)
• Proficient in PLS-CADD / Tower / Pole software
• Excellent communication, stakeholder and problem-solving skills