Principal Overhead Line Design Engineer

5 days ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Belcan Full time

About the Company - Belcan Workforce Solutions is seeking a Principal Overhead Line (OHL) Design Engineer for a leading UK construction and regeneration group. The position can be based in either London, Warwick, Derby, Manchester, Motherwell, or York. This is a full-time, permanent position with hybrid working, requiring on-site presence once a week.


The client is happy to consider sponsorship for candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience.


About the Role - The Principal Overhead Line (OHL) Design Engineer will report to the Associate OHL Engineer and will be responsible for all design elements of new build and refurbishment of overhead transmission lines in the UK.


Description

This role requires experience in the production of all designs, calculations, reports, and drawings associated with the new build or refurbishment of overhead line projects from 11kV to 400kV. Experience in the design of OHL with PLS-CADD and PLS-Tower, as well as producing overhead line design packages to UK Transmission Owner specifications, is essential.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Take ownership and lead production of OHL detailed design packages.
  • Ensure compliance of designs with client and national technical standards.
  • Lead a team of junior engineers on the production of design packages and support their technical development.
  • Prepare calculations and technical/equipment specification documentation.
  • Undertake consultancy roles on FEED stage projects, including production of technical reports and presentations.
  • Maintain compliance with CDM Regulations and all other legal and regulatory requirements associated with Overhead Line works.
  • Manage the delivery of projects in accordance with Management Systems to meet time, quality, budgetary, and health and safety targets.
  • Overall OHL design with PLS-CADD in accordance with BS-EN 50341.
  • Analysis of OHL structures with PLS-Tower.


Requirements


Qualifications:

  • BSc/BEng or MSc/MEng or equivalent in Structural or Civil Engineering.
  • Chartered or Incorporated Engineer professional status, or equivalent, or working towards it.
  • Preferable: previous experience as CDAE under National Grid SR188 or meeting the requirements to be appointed.


Essential Experience:

  • Experience in PLS-CADD and PLS-Tower is essential.
  • Significant experience in HV OHL design in the UK electricity transmission & distribution sector.
  • Thorough knowledge and experience applying SPEN, SSEN, and/or National Grid Technical Specification, Technical Guidance Notes, Supplier Requirements, and Design Handbooks relating to Overhead Line Design in the UK.
  • Thorough understanding of current Construction (Design & Management) Regulations, UK Health & Safety legislation, and Sustainability principles.


Benefits include a company car or cash allowance, up to 6% matched contributory pension plan, life assurance scheme, 25 days annual leave plus the ability to buy additional leave, discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones, etc.), flexible working, family-friendly policies, employee assistance, and professional development.

This position offers a fantastic opportunity for a Principal Overhead Line (OHL) Design Engineer to advance their career within a dynamic and supportive environment.



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