Engineering Manager - OHL

We are delivering a once-in-a-generation £1bn Overhead Line (OHL) infrastructure project . This is not just a build; it is a critical component of the UK's transition to Net Zero. As Engineering Manager, you sit at the apex of the project's technical hierarchy. You will lead the transition from design to construction, ensuring engineering solutions comply with Scottish Power standards and are optimized for high-speed, high-safety delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Authority:
Act as the final word on engineering decisions, managing technical queries (TQs) and design changes once the project hits the field. Systems Integration:
Oversee the complex interface between OHL, substations, access engineering, and temporary works. Assurance & Quality:
Implement a rigorous technical assurance framework to ensure every tower foundation, earthing system, and conductor tension meets the 80-year asset life requirement. Risk Mitigation:
Proactively identify engineering risks-such as geotechnical surprises or clearance issues-and develop mitigation strategies before they impact the critical path. Leadership:
Manage a diverse team of discipline leads (Civil, Structural, Electrical, and Geotechnical), fostering a culture of technical excellence and "Safety by Design." Experience

Required:

Extensive experience in high-voltage (HV) transmission, specifically steel lattice or T-Pylon OHL projects. You have held a senior engineering role on a major UK infrastructure project (Water, Rail, or Power) worth £500m. Chartered Engineer (CEng) status via IET or ICE is essential. You aren't just an office-based manager; you have "dirt on your boots" experience and understand the realities of OHL construction in challenging topographies.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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