We are seeking Overhead Lines (OHL) Engineers to support the design and delivery of electricity infrastructure projects across UK DNO frameworks. Working as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will contribute to network reinforcement, asset replacement, customer connections and wider energy transition projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver overhead line designs in accordance with DNO and industry standards.
- Produce engineering calculations, drawings, specifications and technical reports.
- Undertake route assessments, feasibility studies and site inspections.
- Carry out structural assessments of poles, towers, conductors and fittings.
- Support the delivery of projects from concept through to construction and commissioning.
- Liaise with clients, contractors, landowners and project stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with ENA standards, CDM Regulations and Health & Safety requirements.
- Support construction activities by responding to technical queries and design changes.
- Participate in design reviews and engineering assurance activities.
- Work collaboratively with civil, cable, protection and substation engineering teams.
Requirements
Essential
- Degree, HNC or HND in Engineering or a related discipline.
- Experience delivering overhead line projects within the UK utilities sector.
- Knowledge of DNO standards and overhead line design principles.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Full UK driving licence.
Desirable
- Experience working on networks up to 132kV.
- Knowledge of ENA Engineering Recommendations.
- Membership of a relevant professional institution.
- Working towards or holding Chartered Engineer status.
Seniority Differences
OHL Engineer
- Produces designs and calculations under guidance.
- Supports project delivery and site activities.
- Typically 2-5 years’ experience.
Senior OHL Engineer
- Leads technical delivery of projects.
- Reviews and approves design outputs.
- Mentors junior engineers and acts as Lead Engineer.
- Typically 5-10 years’ experience.
Principal OHL Engineer
- Acts as Technical Authority across multiple projects.
- Provides technical assurance and design governance.
- Leads complex engineering challenges and client engagement.
- Typically 10+ years’ experience.
OHL Engineering Manager
- Leads engineering teams and resource planning.
- Holds responsibility for technical quality and project delivery.
- Supports business growth, framework management and recruitment.
- Combines technical leadership with operational and commercial oversight.
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Progressive Recruitment, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom| Partnership Number | OC(phone number removed) England and Wales
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