Principal Overhead Line Engineer 1

Mott Macdonald

The Role

Overview

Design and lead overhead transmission line projects, managing engineering deliverables and teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • design review
  • feasibility study
  • standard updates
  • spec preparation
  • construction oversight
  • team management

Tasks

-Perform, review and approve High Voltage OHL designs complying to relevant international standards -Investigate and implement innovative design solutions to meet business and project needs; -Ensure designs approved for delivery comply with relevant legislation, standards, policies and procedures; -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 or complete Construction Design Studies (CDS) to conclude feasibility studies; -Update or create design standards and related documentation to ensure continued compliance to standards and industry best practice; -Manage a team and mentor juniours -Provide technical input into proposals. -Provide competitive design solutions to support the achievement of MM’s client objectives; -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; -Management of construction activities by contractor, lead project and design review meetings. -Provide information as required to identify the best approach for the successful completion of the project in complex multi-disciplinary issues involving other groups;

Requirements

  • pls-cadd
  • pls-tower
  • pls-pole
  • autocad
  • bsc/msc
  • ohl experience

What You Bring

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

Benefits

-Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary. -Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing. -A broad range of opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self-development options. -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. -Primary annual professional institution subscription. -A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family. -Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues. -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. -Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues. -Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high-street retailers. -Our shared parental leave matches maternity leave meaning we pay up to 24 weeks at full pay. -Up to five additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid. -Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too. -Health cash plan to support you with every day health costs and treatments. -Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years’ service.

The Company

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.

Sector Specialisms

Engineering

Architecture

Bridges

Building services

Building structures

Dams and reservoirs

Geotechnics

Industrialized design and construction

Transportation

Energy

Water

Buildings

Infrastructure

Systems engineering and assurance

Container terminal sector

Marine

Utilities

Heavy Civil

Commercial

Residential

Government

Visa Sponsorship

-no skilled worker visa sponsorship offered; only candidates with alternative uk immigration routes are eligible.