Senior OHL Design Engineer

Job in Colton, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15, England, UK

Listing for: UK Power Networks (Operations) Ltd

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-27

Job specializations:

Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design & Technologists, Civil Engineering, Systems Engineer

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 84160 GBP Yearly GBP 84160.00 YEAR

Location: Colton

Senior OHL Design Engineer | Bury St Edmunds

£84,160 + 3% Bonus | Hybrid Working

🚀 Lead the Future of Power Infrastructure

UK Power Networks is seeking an experienced Senior OHL Design Engineer to lead the design and delivery of 11kV to 132kV overhead line projects, ensuring safe, innovative and compliant solutions across major network programmes.

🎯 What You'll Do

✅ Lead OHL design using PLS-CADD & PLS-Tower
✅ Produce and approve drawings, calculations and technical reports
✅ Undertake FEED-stage projects and act as Principal Designer
✅ Ensure compliance with BS EN 50341, CDM Regulations and UKPN standards
✅ Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams

👤 What You'll Bring

✔ Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
✔ OHL design experience
✔ Chartered Engineer or working towards Chartership
✔ Strong knowledge of PLS-CADD, PLS-Tower and industry standards

🎁 Benefits

💷 £84,160 + 3% bonus
🏡 Hybrid working (3 office / 2 remote)
🌴 25 days holiday + bank holidays
📈 Excellent pension contributions
🚴 Lifestyle & wellbeing benefits

📍 Bury St Edmunds
📅 Closing Date: 10 September 2026

Apply now to take the lead on critical power network projects with one of the UK's leading electricity networks

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