OHL Design Engineer

Overhead Line Design Engineer Location – Remote + ad-hoc attendance in any UK main office – Manchester, Birmingham, London, Glasgow Duration: 6-months + Rate: £70 - £90 p/h (outside IR35) We are currently seeking experienced Overhead Line Engineers and Design professionals to support on a range of Electrical Transmission & Distribution and Power Generation projects for our client.

You'll have the opportunity to work across the full lifecycle of Overhead Line systems, from concept development and detailed design through to construction, operational maintenance, retrofitting, modifications and end-of-life works.

We're looking for high-calibre professionals with strong UK electricity industry experience and an excellent understanding of relevant UK standards, legislation and engineering practices. Projects will include a range of overhead line or underground cable projects at transmission voltages typically 132kV to 400kV.

Role accountabilities: Create detailed design deliverables for packages of work Create technical specifications for designs, contractual documentation Undertake design analysis, review and approve the work of others; to ensure quality of the deliverables Resolve technical problems, provide solutions, advise clients and stakeholders Manage deliverables to timescales and budgets Develop personal and company profiles within the client base and wider industry Demonstrate advanced contractual awareness Manage a multidisciplinary team Support project delivery teams, from a technical perspective Deliver safe and constructible designs through CDM awareness Lead design and deliverable innovations, which deliver value for company and clients alike Qualifications & Experience: Has proven experience of OHL system development, design, retrofitting and modification, from 11kV through 400kV Expert knowledge in the use of CAD packages such as PLS-CADD Proven track record in UK HSE legislation, Risk and CDM management You must have significant experience within the electricity industry, relating to OHL System design Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or, closely related discipline Ideally Hold and maintain chartered engineer status, with a recognised body Ideally Hold and maintain corporate membership of an appropriate leading UK engineering institution For more information on this role, please contact Scarlet Wilson.

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