OHL Design Engineer - Wooden Poles

My client is seeking an experienced Overhead Line (OHL) Design Engineer with Wooden Poles knowledge to join their growing Electrical Services Design Team in London. You'll work on a diverse range of complex, high-impact energy infrastructure projects that directly support the UK's Net Zero ambitions - covering the full energy system from generation, transmission, and distribution through to storage and end-user applications in sectors like manufacturing, data, and recycling.

The Role

As an OHL Design Engineer, you'll play a key role in the design and delivery of new build and refurbishment OHL projects, providing technical leadership and guidance across the full project lifecycle. You'll collaborate with internal teams, clients, and contractors to ensure every project meets exacting technical, safety, and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver OHL designs, ensuring compliance with all technical, safety, and client requirements.
• Provide technical input across all aspects of OHL design - including conductor sizing, insulator selection, lightning protection, structure and foundation design, and analysis.
• Review and approve specifications, calculations, drawings, and technical documents to ensure accuracy and compliance with industry standards.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders to drive successful project delivery.
• Support tendering activity and mentor junior engineers.
• Attend site visits, inspections, and project meetings as required.

About You

You'll bring a blend of strong technical expertise and project delivery experience, with the ability to communicate clearly and confidently across all levels. You should also have:

• A degree in Electrical Engineering (or related discipline).
• Proven experience in OHL design within the power transmission and distribution sector.
• Sound understanding of OHL design principles and UK industry standards.
• Hands-on experience producing designs, drawings, reports, and calculations for OHL projects from 11kV to 400kV.
• Proficiency in PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and PLS-TOWER design software.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD 3D (MicroStation desirable).
• Solid understanding of CDM 2015 and ESQCR regulations.
• Good grasp of NEC contracts, budgets, and project management fundamentals.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards it (desirable).
• Full UK driving licence (essential).

What's on Offer

My client values and rewards its people with a competitive package and genuine opportunities for growth, including:

• Competitive salary
• Car or car allowance
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Paid wellbeing and volunteer days
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (including counselling & legal advice)
• Flexible benefits (e.g. gym memberships, dental, travel insurance, cycle to work)
• Structured professional development and career progression pathways

Why Join?

You'll be part of a forward-thinking engineering business that's shaping the future of the UK's power infrastructure. With a strong commitment to technical excellence, sustainability, and professional development, my client offers a supportive environment where you'll be encouraged to develop, progress, and make a real impact.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.