Senior OHL Design Engineer / Engineering Manager in Harrogate

Energy Jobline CVL; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing consultancy in energy is seeking a Principal Overhead Line Design Engineer to deliver high-quality design solutions across the UK transmission and distribution sector. You will manage projects, coordinate with teams, and ensure compliance with industry standards. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Civil Engineering, chartered status, and over 5 years of OHL design experience. This role offers opportunities to coach and mentor junior engineers.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in OHL design (transmission or distribution).
• Strong knowledge of OHL standards and specifications (BS, ENA).
• Excellent communication, stakeholder and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver OHL design studies to scope, budget and programme in line with industry standards.
• Manage drawings, schedules and design documentation.
• Act as technical lead with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

OHL design experience

Civil Engineering degree

Chartered (MICE, MIET, MIMechE)

Strong knowledge of OHL standards

Proficient in PLS-CADD / Tower / Pole software

Excellent communication skills

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

PLS-CADD

CAD tools

Job description

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Overview

Principal OHL Design Engineer

We are seeking a Principal 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 projects that contribute to Net Zero.

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 Civil Engineering
• Chartered (MICE, MIET, MIMechE)
• 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

How to apply

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