Overhead Line Project Engineer

Overhead Line Project Engineer

Location: Perth, Scotland (Hybrid – 3 days on-site preferred)

Contract: 12 Months Initially

Rate: £650 per day Umbrella

Overview

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Overhead Line Project Engineer to join a transmission project engineering team supporting the delivery of major infrastructure projects across the UK energy sector.

This role sits within the Project Engineering function, with a primary focus on AC Overhead Line systems . Candidates with experience working on 132kV and above transmission networks , within contractor, consultancy, or client-side environments, are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overhead line engineering support across 400kV, 275kV and 132kV projects throughout the full project lifecycle.
• Review contractor and consultant design proposals, ensuring compliance with specifications, standards, and industry guidance.
• Undertake a project engineering role, ensuring governance processes are followed and engineering risks are effectively managed.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to support successful project delivery.
• Act as the technical point of contact for overhead line engineering at key project meetings.
• Promote and manage safety through the application of CDM procedures, ensuring compliance with HSE and industry regulations.
• Work closely with Engineering Managers and Project Managers to identify and mitigate engineering and quality risks.

Key Requirements

• Strong technical background in overhead line development, design, or specification, or relevant transferable experience.
• Experience working on transmission networks (132kV and above) is desirable.
• Familiarity with overhead line design software such as PLS-CADD is advantageous.
• Degree, HND or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Proactive, problem-solving approach with strong analytical capability.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to engage effectively across all levels.

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