Senior Engineering Manager; OHL

Birmingham, UK

Talented people are the key to our success.

Would you like to work for an inclusive and collaborative organisation that is recognised as a leader within the UK infrastructure sector?

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Engineering Manager to join our team and play a key role in the delivery of major overhead line infrastructure projects within a large-scale framework programme. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the successful delivery of high-profile works from early development stages through to full construction delivery.

Reporting into the wider project leadership team, you will provide technical and engineering leadership across complex projects, ensuring engineering excellence, safety, quality, programme performance, and stakeholder requirements are achieved. This role is ideally suited to a professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys leading multidisciplinary teams on major infrastructure schemes.

• Lead and manage engineering activities across overhead line projects, ensuring successful delivery in line with programme objectives.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams throughout all project phases.
• Oversee the development, review, and implementation of engineering solutions, ensuring compliance with industry standards and project specifications.
• Support project planning, risk management, and delivery strategies to ensure projects are completed safely, on time and within budget.
• Collaborate with project management, construction, commercial and operational teams to achieve project objectives.
• Ensure all engineering activities are undertaken in accordance with Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality (SHEQ) requirements.
• Manage engineering resources and support the development of engineering talent within the team.
• Review and approve engineering documentation, designs, and technical submissions.
• Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities across engineering processes and project delivery.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, clients, supply chain partners, and regulatory bodies.

• Degree-qualified in Engineering or a related discipline (preferred).
• Experience with in overhead line (OHL) engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Strong leadership experience managing engineering teams on large-scale projects or framework programmes.
• Excellent technical understanding of overhead line construction, engineering standards, and project delivery.
• Knowledge of Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality (SHEQ) requirements within the infrastructure sector.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and foster a collaborative working environment.
• Experience reviewing and approving engineering designs, documentation, and technical solutions.
• Strong problem-solving, planning, and organisational abilities.
• Full UK driving licence.

• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days.
• Flexible and adaptable working
• Family friendly policies and work/life approach
• Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support
• Contributory pension scheme
• Annual bonus scheme
• Recognition scheme and long service awards
• Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance (if applicable to role)
• We also provide the option to participate in our share-save scheme; discounts including cycle to work and gym membership; a support and advice service for colleagues and their families, and more.

We have extensive experience in upgrading and replacing energy networks, delivering asset management for major UK energy companies and network operators.

Our transmission and distribution services involve the upgrading and replacement of electricity assets both above and below ground. Within the electricity sector we install and maintain assets, including excavation, laying, and jointing of cables, (fluid filled and XLPe), substations and overhead line, new build, repair, and refurbishment services.

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team where you will have the opportunity to progress in your career. We are looking for people who share our passion on delivering great customer service whilst also being able to work within an enjoyable and hardworking team environment. Talented people are the key to our success.

Morgan Sindall is an equal opportunities employer and has been accredited with the…