Senior OHL Design Engineer

82467 - Senior OHL Design Engineer Capital Programme Bury St Edmunds (Hybrid)
Design the overhead line networks that keep communities powered. Join UK Power Networks as a Senior OHL Design Engineer and lead the creation of high-quality OHL design packages for new build and refurbishment schemes from 11kV to 132kV-from early-stage concepts through to deliverable drawings and technical reports.

Package: 84,160 + business needs car + 3% bonus Hybrid after probation (3 days office / 2 remote) Permanent role Apply by: 20 May 2026

What you'll do

• Produce and check detailed OHL designs, calculations, reports and drawings to UKPN standards and BS-EN 50341
• Lead complex design assignments, improving methods and driving high engineering standards
• Use PLS-CADD / PLS-Tower (plus CAD tools) to analyse structures, loads, and foundations
• Support FEED-stage work with technical reports and presentations
• Ensure compliance with CDM and relevant legal/regulatory requirements
• Act as Principal Designer on allocated schemes and provide leadership across the project team

What you'll bring

• BEng/BSc in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent experience) with strong OHL design background
• Chartered Engineer (or working towards chartership)
• Hands-on experience in an OHL engineering environment and confidence producing constructible drawings
• Proficiency with PLS-CADD & PLS-Tower (essential) and CAD tools such as AutoCAD/Microstation
• Knowledge of UK, European and ENA standards-ideally within a utility provider environment
• A strong safety culture and practical understanding of CDM (IOSH training advantageous)

What you'll get

• 25 days' annual leave + bank holidays
• Generous pension: you contribute 4% or 5%; we contribute 8% or 10%
• Business needs car, plus tax-efficient benefits (Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, Green Car Leasing)
• Season ticket loan and tenancy loan deposit scheme
• Occupational health support + Employee Assistance Programme
• Retail discounts (Switched On) and discounted gym membership

Ready to shape the network? Apply now and bring your OHL expertise to a team delivering critical infrastructure-safely, compliantly and to the highest standard.

Closing date: 20 May 2026.