Senior Overhead Lines Design Leader (HV Transmission)

Jacobs; United Kingdom; Hybride; GBP 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Jacobs is seeking an Associate Director Overhead Lines (OHL) to lead high-profile HV transmission projects across the UK. You will oversee engineering design using PLS-CADD, AutoCAD and MicroStation, mentor engineers, and drive safe delivery on complex 132kV-400kV schemes.

You will engage with clients, manage budgets and timelines, and promote a culture of safety while expanding the team and improving design processes in a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in Mechanical, Civil or Electrical engineering.
• Chartered Engineer or working towards chartership (IET).
• Proven experience in overhead line design (132kV-400kV) in UK context.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Familiarity with National Grid and DNO standards.

Responsabilités

• Develop detailed drawings, specs, and design docs using PLS-CADD, AutoCAD and Microstation.
• Oversee line routing, sag-tension, structure analysis, conductor choice and clearance reports.
• Prepare and review proposals, timelines, budgets, and resources.
• Lead client-facing design reviews and technical workshops.
• Mentor a team of design engineers on overhead transmission line solutions.
• Identify and manage project risks to ensure delivery and safety.
• Promote a strong safety culture and stakeholder collaboration.
• Ensure designs are reviewed and approved by qualified individuals.

Connaissances

OHL design

Project leadership

Client engagement

Structural analysis

Regulatory standards

Formation

Engineering degree (Mechanical/Civil/Electrical)

Chartered Engineer (IET) or working towards chartership

Outils

PLS-CADD

PLS-Tower

PLS-Pole

AutoCAD

MicroStation

AutoDesk tools

Description du poste

Jacobs is seeking an Associate Director Overhead Lines (OHL) to lead high-profile HV transmission projects across the UK. You will oversee engineering design using PLS-CADD, AutoCAD and MicroStation, mentor engineers, and drive safe delivery on complex 132kV-400kV schemes.

You will engage with clients, manage budgets and timelines, and promote a culture of safety while expanding the team and improving design processes in a hybrid working environment.