Design Engineer - OHL

Job Title: Design Engineer - OHL

Reporting to: Head of Design

Business Unit: Omexom Design

Location: United Kingdom

Purpose of the Position:

To provide technical leadership and design expertise for Overhead Transmission Line projects, utilising specialist knowledge of PLS-CADD and PLS-TOWER software. This role combines in-depth engineering expertise with strategic oversight to ensure successful project delivery. The Design Engineer will be responsible for delivering design projects on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

Including but not limited to:

• Undertake design activities on assigned OHL projects, ensuring solutions are safe, robust, compliant, and cost-effective.
• Manage the design process for assigned projects: maintaining regular engagement to ensure effective delivery.
• Project Controls:
  Maintain the change register, Early Warning (EW) register, manage Compensation Events (CEs), and monitor Project Management Instructions (PMIs). On some schemes, the SDE will work alongside an appointed Design Manager, focusing primarily on technical delivery and providing updates as required.
• Provide weekly inputs to planners and take ownership of the agreed programme.
• Oversee OHL design packages, ensuring technical excellence across concept, feasibility, and detailed design phases.
• Provide technical support to other teams (Substations and Underground Cables) as requested.
• Ensure all design deliverables meet industry standards, regulatory requirements, and company best practices.
• Undertake detailed analyses using PLS-TOWER and PLS-CADD software.
• Conduct technical reviews of subcontractor deliverables related to OHL design.
• Supervise all relevant OHL design deliverables within a reasonable period from joining; relevant training will be provided by Senior Design Engineers and the Head of Design.
• Be involved with peer reviews, quality checks, and design audits to maintain a high standard of engineering output.
• Provide input for HAZID and HACON meetings.
• Support the development of junior engineers through guidance, feedback, and training in best-practice design techniques.
• Promote new technologies, design methods, and continuous improvement within the OHL design discipline.
• Participate in professional forums and maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends through organisations such as IET, CIGRÉ, and IEEE.
• Promote Omexom within the industry to assist in developing the business and attracting like-minded individuals who share our values to join our expanding team.
• Occasional travel within the UK will be required (approximately one trip every eight weeks).

The Design Engineer will maintain strong relationships and typically interface with:

• Heads of Design (OHL, Underground Cables and Substations)
• Design Managers
• Senior Design Engineers
• Client representatives
• Supplier representatives
• Operations Engineers and Site teams
• Technical Managers
• Internal Design Teams

The successful candidate will demonstrate technical competence, leadership, and a passion for delivering safe and innovative engineering solutions. They will be able to work independently whilst enjoy being part of a friendly, ambitious and growing team.

• A degree in Civil/Mechanical/Structural Engineering or a related discipline; a Master Degree (MSc/MEng) is advantageous.
• 2+ years of experience in OHL Design.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status, or actively working towards chartership with significant relevant experience.
• Demonstrable experience in OHL design elements.
• Proficiency in PLS CADD and PLS TOWER. Knowledge on AUTOCAD and MS Project would be advantageous.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake complex engineering…