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Principal Overhead Line Engineer 1
Mott Macdonald
A global engineering, management, and development consultancy delivering innovative solutions.
Principal Overhead Line Engineer responsible for managing and completing design work associated with transmission and distribution line design, providing technical solutions and mentoring junior staff.
16d ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Altrincham, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
17,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Project Management
Architecture
Design
Construction services
Infrastructure
Sustainability
Sector Specialisms
Engineering
Architecture
Bridges
Building services
Building structures
Dams and reservoirs
Geotechnics
Industrialized design and construction
Role
What you would be doing
structural design
team management
compliance review
design studies
project delivery
construction management
Investigate and implement innovative design solutions to meet business and project needs;
Carry out studies in specialist areas such as line and foundation design, tower spotting, sag -tension, plan and profile, conductor selection, structural design of lattice towers, structural design of steel poles and wood pole design;
Manage a team and mentor juniours
Ensure designs approved for delivery comply with relevant legislation, standards, policies and procedures;
Manage or complete Construction Design Studies (CDS) to conclude feasibility studies;
Deliver engineering projects in accordance with client requirements and in line with company and industry best practice;
Prepare, review and manage specifications, schedule, BOQ’s and other design documentation;
Provide competitive design solutions to support the achievement of MM’s client objectives;
Provide technical input into proposals.
Perform, review and approve High Voltage OHL designs complying to relevant international standards
Provide information as required to identify the best approach for the successful completion of the project in complex multi-disciplinary issues involving other groups;
Update or create design standards and related documentation to ensure continued compliance to standards and industry best practice;
Management of construction activities by contractor, lead project and design review meetings.
What you bring
pls-cadd
pls-tower
pls-pole
autocad
team leadership
risk assessments
Proactive, and proficient in working with clients both internally and externally;
Working knowledge and demonstrated experience in the requirements and application of Safety design requirements;
Experience in being a mentor to junior staff
Excellent Proficiency in the use of engineering design software including PLS-CADD (required), PLS-Tower (required), PLS-Pole (required) and AutoCAD and other design software to develop designs;
Ability to chair meetings, communicate to project team and produce reports
Able to perform Risk Assessments and develop mitigation strategies;
Extensive Experience in an OHL engineering environment including significant scheme and project / design management and proven track record of scheme delivery;
Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, policies and procedures applicable to the preparation of designs and specifications;
Ability to work in a team environment.
Be proficient in the use of engineering software to prepare transmission and distribution lines designs including PLS CADD, PLS Tower, PLS Pole;
Knowledge of HSE and CDM regulations;
TP141 authorised preferrable;
BSc or Master’s degree qualification in Civil Structural Engineering or equivalent with numerous years of relevant experience;
Prior experience in site based OHL roles.
Deep knowledge of design quality assurance processes to ensure that designs meet quality requirements;
Ability to promote a high standard of professionalism, effective communication and personal integrity within the design team;
Good working knowledge of appropriate British and International Standards and Codes of Practice relevant to the design of transmission and distribution OHLs
Proficient in leading the preparation, co-ordination and review of design drawings;
Experience in leading a team
Proficient in writing and reviewing reports;
Benefits
Health cash plan to support you with every day health costs and treatments.
Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too.
We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
A broad range of opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self-development options.
Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing.
A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family.
Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high-street retailers.
Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary.
A minimum of 33-35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays and dependent on level, with the ability to buy or sell leave through our flexible benefits programme.
As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes.
Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave.
Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues.
Primary annual professional institution subscription.
Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years’ service.
Our shared parental leave matches maternity leave meaning we pay up to 24 weeks at full pay.
Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues.
Up to five additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid.
Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long-term illness or injury.
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