82753 - Senior OHL Design Engineer
This Senior OHL Engineer will report to the the Design Lead and will work within the Capital Programme directorate based in our Bury St Edmunds office. You will be a permanent employee.
You will attract a salary of £84,160.000 and a bonus of 3%. This role can also offer blended working after probationary period (6 months) - 3 days in the office and 2 remote.
Close Date: 10/09/2026
We also provide the following additional benefits
25 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays.
Reservist Leave – Additional 18 days full pay and 22 unpaid
Personal Pension Plan – Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%)
Tenancy Loan Deposit Scheme, Season Ticket Loan
Tax efficient benefits: Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, and Green Car Leasing Schemes
Occupational Health support
Switched On – scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers' products
Discounted gym membership
Employee Assistance Programme
Job Purpose:
You will produce OHL designs from a scope provided by Project Managers, Customers or the Design Lead and will include project costings to customer requirements for time, quality and budget. You will produce all designs, calculations, reports & drawings associated with the new build and refurbishment of overhead line projects from 11kV up to 132kV. These schemes could be for APP and/or Connections (non-contestable) works, adhering to UK Power Networks design standards.
You will collaborate with the Project Manager, Electrical, Civil designers and PDC, ensuring compliance to design, CDM and relevant standards for both the regulated network solutions for all customers.
You shall be able to satisfy the following general requirements:
Produce detailed OHL design packages compliant to required technical industry standards.
Prepare calculations and technical / equipment specification documentation.
Accomplish complex assignments requiring the use of advanced techniques, resulting in the development of new or improved processes, equipment, and / or technological methods.
Undertake a lead role on FEED stage projects, including production of technical reports and presentations.
Maintain compliance to CDM Regulations and all other legal and regulatory requirements associated with the nature of substation / P&C and electrical system design.
Take a leadership role with the project team, providing direction and leading by example.
Manage the delivery of projects observing Management Systems to meet time, quality, and budgetary and health and safety targets.
Overall OHL design with PLS-CADD in accordance with BS-EN 50341.
Production and checking of detailed drawing for the OHL design.
Fulfil the role of Principal Designer for allocated schemes.
Principal Accountabilities:
Overall OHL design with PLS-CADD & PLS Tower following BS-EN 50341 and UK Power Networks design standards.
Produce and checking of detailed drawings for the Overhead Line designs.
Produce climatic loads observing BS-EN 50341 and BS 6399.
Analyse overhead line structures with PLS-Tower and PLS-Pole.
Produce foundation loads and structural reports.
Design and analysis of Overhead Line Foundations.
Prepare design technical reports and other written documents.
Produce design concepts, drawings, specifications and other technical documents.
The adherence to and control of documents and drawings following company management procedures.
Design input/output within the designated risk management process.
Qualifications
You will be a qualified Civil or Structural Engineer with overhead line (OHL) design experience and the ability to lead, review and sign off designs to industry and UK Power Networks standards. You will have sound technical, partner management and safety
capabilities, with a commitment to continuous professional development and delivering high-quality engineering solutions.
Essential
Degree qualified (BEng/BSc) in Civil or Structural Engineering.
Experience in OHL design and engineering
Chartered Engineer, or working towards Chartership.
Knowledge and practical experience of PLS-CADD and Tower.
Experience producing, reviewing and approving OHL designs and construction drawings.
Experience with relevant British, European, ENA and utility industry standards, including UK Power Networks requirements.
Sound knowledge of CDM Regulations and a safety culture (IOSH qualified or equivalent).
Ability to engage with customers, partners and external engineering organisations.
Desirable
Experience using AutoCAD, MicroStation or similar drafting software.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Project and PowerPoint.
Experience with business, environmental, financial and regulatory considerations within engineering projects.
Proven ability to learn new skills, adapt to changing requirements and apply knowledge to new challenges.
Nature and Scope:
Largely desk-based, the post also requires you to visit operational sites, construction sites, site meetings, manufactures meetings (at their premisses) and internal review meetings.
Managers and supervisors carry both legal and company responsibilities for ensuring the health and safety of their employees, those under their control and those who might be affected by the work undertaken, i.e. public, visitors and employees of other organisations. This includes briefing individuals working for them and ensuring there is the necessary understanding, competence and application of requirements to work safely and without harming the environment.
Employees will ensure they understand the health and safety risks involved in their work activities and their responsibility to apply the controls needed to manage those risks to acceptable levels. Similarly where work activities can have an adverse impact upon the environment, and where there are legal requirements, employees will understand those impacts and the controls they must ensure are applied.
If in doubt ask!
We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued and able to be themselves. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. If you meet the essential criteria and believe your skills, experience or transferable strengths could make you a great fit for the role, we’d love to hear from you. If you need any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we’ll be happy to help.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Where applicable, this role is subject to safer recruitment processes and robust pre‑employment checks
If you have any queries in connection to this vacancy or your application, please contact us at [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number and a member of the team will get in touch with you as soon as possible.
