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My client has a secured workstream for years to come and, due to growth, is now looking for various OHL Design Engineers to join their expanding Engineering team. They are a key player in providing engineering and construction services to the UK transmission and distribution sector, actively contributing to the net-zero 2050 initiative. Their secured workstream guarantees long-term opportunities as they deliver essential new build infrastructure in the UK. As a selected ASTI contractor, they are dedicated to enhancing network capacity to support the UK government's 2030 goals and the transition to net zero.
These positions offer a hybrid work model, allowing flexibility between home and office locations in Glasgow, Horsham, or the Midlands.
The Role
As a skilled design engineer in the HV OHL sector, you will join a global team and enhance your expertise in HV OHL design, construction, procurement, and consultancy. As part of a global organisation, you will have access to unparalleled development opportunities that will propel your professional growth and recognition in the industry. We are looking for someone skilled in PLS CADD/ Tower and CAD with a passion for sharing technical ideas and collaborating with our construction team.
Clients and Projects
Designing the future. Transforming the world.
What is on offer
- Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across emerging energy sectors
- Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team, and individual needs, offering hybrid and remote working where relevant
- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across the business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
- Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure you are rewarded in line with the market
- Flexible benefits package; inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle
- Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
- Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of the industry.
Typical responsibilities
- Complete OHL design studies to support construction and consultancy projects
- Set up and develop transmission line models
- Produce electrical line performance assessments and all electrical safety studies
- Produce or utilise OHL support models within the transmission design models
- Evaluate, select, and quantify transmission line components on projects
- Support safety by design assessments throughout the design process
- Integrate and support the development of innovation within project solutions
- Create design deliverables to confirm the outputs of the engineering studies to internal and external stakeholders
- Ensure, as far as practicable, that all assigned work is conducted in compliance with the agreed budget and programme
- Keep up to date with all technical quality management procedures, developments and specifications related to the discipline work scope
What makes you suitable?
- Degree in engineering or applicable related discipline
- Basic understanding of overhead transmission line design
- Ability to utilise PLS CADD/ Tower to develop design outputs
- Fluent spoken and written English language
- Ability to work as part of a dispersed and remote team and be able to communicate through collaboration software such as Microsoft teams
- Ability to work effectively in a diverse team
- Awareness of key Health and Safety impacts on OHL construction contracts
Desirable:
- Ability to use CAD design software
- Ability to create PLS CADD Models from topographical survey data
Diversity Statement
This client are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.
Locations Edinburgh, Aberdeen, United Kingdom Glasgow, County Durham, Manchester, Greater Manchester, West Midlands,(Hybrid)
