Senior Overhead Line Design Engineer - UK Hybrid/Remote Lead

ARCA Consulting Ltd; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ARCA Consulting Ltd. is seeking a Senior Overhead Line Design Engineer to lead detailed 132kV–400kV OHL design packages across transmission and distribution networks in a UK-wide, hybrid-work environment.

You will mentor junior engineers, influence technical standards, and drive project delivery from concept through to technical completion. The role combines hands-on design delivery with governance, QA ownership, and team leadership, while interfacing with clients and projects to ensure safety

Qualifications

• Degree or HNC/HND in Electrical, Civil, Mechanical Engineering (or similar).
• 7-10+ years' experience in overhead line design (132kV-400kV).
• Strong knowledge of OHL structures, mechanical loading and clearance requirements.
• Experience producing and reviewing full design packages.
• Proficiency in PLS-CADD, PLS-Tower or equivalent software.

Responsibilities

• Lead detailed OHL design (route & profile design, sag & tension, conductor selection).
• Produce and review line schedules, plan & profile drawings, foundation layouts and technical reports.
• Ensure compliance with ESQCR, CDM, National Grid and BS/EN/IEC standards.
• Contribute to design reviews, risk assessments and project planning.
• Support tenders with technical input and design estimates.

Skills

OHL design

Team leadership

Mentoring

Technical delivery

Education

Degree or HNC/HND in Electrical, Civil, Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PLS-CADD

PLS-Tower

Job description

ARCA Consulting Ltd. is seeking a Senior Overhead Line Design Engineer to lead detailed 132kV–400kV OHL design packages across transmission and distribution networks in a UK-wide, hybrid-work environment.

You will mentor junior engineers, influence technical standards, and drive project delivery from concept through to technical completion. The role combines hands-on design delivery with governance, QA ownership, and team leadership, while interfacing with clients and projects to ensure safety