Overhead Line (OHL) Engineer

Progressive Recruitment

Remote-friendly

We are seeking Overhead Lines (OHL) Engineers to support the design and delivery of electricity infrastructure projects across UK DNO frameworks. Working as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will contribute to network reinforcement, asset replacement, customer connections and wider energy transition projects.


Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver overhead line designs in accordance with DNO and industry standards.
  • Produce engineering calculations, drawings, specifications and technical reports.
  • Undertake route assessments, feasibility studies and site inspections.
  • Carry out structural assessments of poles, towers, conductors and fittings.
  • Support the delivery of projects from concept through to construction and commissioning.
  • Liaise with clients, contractors, landowners and project stakeholders.
  • Ensure compliance with ENA standards, CDM Regulations and Health & Safety requirements.
  • Support construction activities by responding to technical queries and design changes.
  • Participate in design reviews and engineering assurance activities.
  • Work collaboratively with civil, cable, protection and substation engineering teams.


Requirements



Essential

  • Degree, HNC or HND in Engineering or a related discipline.
  • Experience delivering overhead line projects within the UK utilities sector.
  • Knowledge of DNO standards and overhead line design principles.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Full UK driving licence.


Desirable

  • Experience working on networks up to 132kV.
  • Knowledge of ENA Engineering Recommendations.
  • Membership of a relevant professional institution.
  • Working towards or holding Chartered Engineer status.


Seniority Differences



OHL Engineer

  • Produces designs and calculations under guidance.
  • Supports project delivery and site activities.
  • Typically 2-5 years' experience.


Senior OHL Engineer

  • Leads technical delivery of projects.
  • Reviews and approves design outputs.
  • Mentors junior engineers and acts as Lead Engineer.
  • Typically 5-10 years' experience.


Principal OHL Engineer

  • Acts as Technical Authority across multiple projects.
  • Provides technical assurance and design governance.
  • Leads complex engineering challenges and client engagement.
  • Typically 10+ years' experience.


OHL Engineering Manager

  • Leads engineering teams and resource planning.
  • Holds responsibility for technical quality and project delivery.
  • Supports business growth, framework management and recruitment.
  • Combines technical leadership with operational and commercial oversight.

To find out more about Progressive please visit (url removed)

Progressive Recruitment, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom| Partnership Number | OC(phone number removed) England and Wales

Apply Now →

Application opens at the source listing. Free for jobseekers.

Related Jobs