Design Lead OHL

Design Lead OHL

SP Energy Networks, Cambuslang. G32 8FA

Salary from £63,200 with up to 15% Annual Bonus and Single Person Healthcare

Permanent

Closing Date: 15th May 2026

Reporting to the Overhead Line Design Manager, you will be responsible for developing and delivering engineering solutions from feasibility to detailed engineering design for Transmission networks projects (132kV, 275kV & 400kV).

Providing the necessary basic and detailed engineering specifications and designs for projects, you will drive innovation, effective technical support, advice and input throughout the lifecycle of the project.

Leading and managing a group of professional Design and Senior Design Engineers, you will provide advice on the development of pre-contract design and delivery of projects by leading/supporting technical aspects of OHL systems.

Carry out assessments of engineering documentation, its feasibility and compliance with client requirements and support the preparation of accurate budgets for new projects, you will advise on construction and outage programmes where required in relation to OHL engineering.

Being responsible for overseeing and undertaking basic and detailed engineering specifications, including designs for OHL systems, you will provide technical assessments of tender submissions and make recommendations.

Defining OHL system requirements for input to System Construction Authorisation (SCA), Project Technical Specifications and UK trading agreement documentation, you will ensure all designs and equipment are in accordance with current legislation, policies and operational requirements.

Leading the technical tender assessment of OHL systems including ancillaries and suppliers, you will also technically support Project Development and Project Delivery teams on matters concerning design, construction and operation of OHLs and associated equipment.

Degree qualified in Engineering discipline or with previous equivalent experience, you will be working towards membership of a professional institution.

Experienced in using PLS-CADD software, you will possess significant knowledge and experience in a responsible position in Transmission network overhead line and associated equipment engineering.

With good inter-personal, communication skill and the ability to form effective working relationships with individuals, departments and businesses, you will hold the ability to implement, apply and promote CDM and Health & Safety best practice within a design environment.

Representing departments and project teams regarding OHL engineering issues, decisions, standards and industry best practice, you will be required to undertake short trips away from home as well as flexibility in working hours to meet requirements of this position.

• 36 days annual leave
• Holiday purchase - perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
• Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme
• Payroll giving and charity matched funding
• Technology Vouchers - save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases
• Count us in - pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change
• Electric Vehicle Schemes - to help you transition to green/clean driving
• Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans
• Options to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessments
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Access to nudge' financial wellbeing support
• Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more

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