Principal Overhead Line Engineer 1

Overview

Design and lead high‑voltage overhead line projects, delivering engineering solutions and mentoring.

Key Responsibilities

• design studies
• spec management
• hv design
• design compliance
• construction mgmt
• team management

Tasks

-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; -Prepare, review and manage specifications, schedule, BOQ’s and other design documentation; -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; -Ensure designs approved for delivery comply with relevant legislation, standards, policies and procedures; -Provide competitive design solutions to support the achievement of MM’s client objectives; -Investigate and implement innovative design solutions to meet business and project needs; -Management of construction activities by contractor, lead project and design review meetings. -Update or create design standards and related documentation to ensure continued compliance to standards and industry best practice; -Deliver engineering projects in accordance with client requirements and in line with company and industry best practice; -Manage a team and mentor juniours -Provide technical input into proposals. -Manage or complete Construction Design Studies (CDS) to conclude feasibility studies;

Requirements

• pls‑cadd
• pls‑tower
• autocad
• engineering degree
• ohl engineering
• team leadership

What You Bring

-Experience in being a mentor to junior staff -Experience in leading a team -Ability to work in a team environment. -TP141 authorised preferrable; -Working knowledge and demonstrated experience in the requirements and application of Safety design requirements; -Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, policies and procedures applicable to the preparation of designs and specifications; -Proficient in leading the preparation, co-ordination and review of design drawings; -Good working knowledge of appropriate British and International Standards and Codes of Practice relevant to the design of transmission and distribution OHLs -Be proficient in the use of engineering software to prepare transmission and distribution lines designs including PLS CADD, PLS Tower, PLS Pole; -Able to perform Risk Assessments and develop mitigation strategies; -Knowledge of HSE and CDM regulations; -Ability to chair meetings, communicate to project team and produce reports -Ability to promote a high standard of professionalism, effective communication and personal integrity within the design team; -Proficient in writing and reviewing reports; -Proactive, and proficient in working with clients both internally and externally; -Prior experience in site based OHL roles. -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; -BSc or Master’s degree qualification in Civil Structural Engineering or equivalent with numerous years of relevant experience; -Extensive Experience in an OHL engineering environment including significant scheme and project / design management and proven track record of scheme delivery; -Deep knowledge of design quality assurance processes to ensure that designs meet quality requirements;

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Benefits

-Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too. -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. -Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues. -Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues. -Up to five additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid. -Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high-street retailers. -Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave. -A broad range of opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self-development options. -Health cash plan to support you with every day health costs and treatments. -Primary annual professional institution subscription. -Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary. -Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years’ service. -A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family. -Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing. -We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%. -Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long-term illness or injury. -As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes. -Our shared parental leave matches maternity leave meaning we pay up to 24 weeks at full pay.

About Mott Macdonald

-Delivering complex projects that require both technical expertise and strategic vision. -Design of major infrastructure and transport systems. -Specializing in sustainable solutions to address challenges and capitalize on opportunities. -History built on innovation and forward-thinking engineering, consistently delivering impactful results.

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Visa Sponsorship

-no skilled worker visa sponsorship offered; candidates must be eligible via alternative routes.