Senior Overhead Line Engineer - Lead 132-400kV Design

Vinci; Leicester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Annual Bonus Scheme

25 Days' Annual Leave

Contributory Pension Scheme

Healthcare Benefits

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Professional Development

Career Progression

Supportive Team Environment

Job summary

Kelvin Power is seeking an experienced Senior Overhead Line (OHL) Engineer to take technical ownership of 132kV–400kV transmission projects in the UK. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, liaise with clients and construction partners, and ensure designs meet spec, standards, and budgets.

You will mentor engineers, support tender submissions, and contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes while delivering high-quality solutions across the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil, Structural or Electrical Engineering (BEng, BSc or MSc).
• Chartered Engineer status or actively working towards CEng through ICE, IStructE or IET.
• Advanced proficiency in PLS-CADD and PLS-Tower.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of 132kV, 275kV and 400kV overhead line projects with technical excellence.
• Manage OHL design activities from feasibility to detailed design and handover.
• Deliver designs for new-build, refurbishment, reconductoring and connection projects.

Skills

Overhead line design

Technical leadership

Collaboration

Mentoring

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Civil/Structural/Electrical Engineering

Chartered Engineer status or progressing to CEng

Tools

PLS-CADD

PLS-Tower

AutoCAD

Job description

Kelvin Power is seeking an experienced Senior Overhead Line (OHL) Engineer to take technical ownership of 132kV–400kV transmission projects in the UK. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, liaise with clients and construction partners, and ensure designs meet spec, standards, and budgets.

You will mentor engineers, support tender submissions, and contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes while delivering high-quality solutions across the project lifecycle.