Job Description
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Senior Overhead Line Design Engineer / Senior OHL Design Engineer UK Remote / Hybrid
Transmission & Distribution Projects
Salary: £dependent on experience + allowances + benefits
Location: Hybrid / flexible working available in the UK
Type: Full-time
ARCA Resourcing is partnering with a fast-growing specialist engineering consultancy operating across the UK high-voltage energy sector.
This is a senior-level opportunity to take technical ownership of overhead line (OHL) design projects across 132kV–400kV transmission and distribution networks, while playing a key role in mentoring and developing junior engineers.
If you’re experienced in National Grid or DNO environments and want more influence over technical standards, project delivery and team development, this is worth a conversation.
The Opportunity
You’ll lead the delivery of detailed OHL design packages across transmission and distribution schemes - ensuring safety, compliance, and technical excellence throughout.
This role blends:
- Hands-on technical delivery
- Design governance and QA ownership
- Team leadership and mentoring
- Client and project interface
You’ll be joining a consultancy that is expanding its high-voltage design capability and investing in building a technically strong, scalable team.
What You’ll Be Doing
Technical Design & Delivery
- Lead detailed OHL design (route & profile design, sag & tension, conductor selection, clearance analysis)
- Produce and review line schedules, plan & profile drawings, foundation layouts and technical reports
- Ensure compliance with ESQCR, CDM, National Grid and relevant BS/EN/IEC standards
- Contribute to design reviews, risk assessments and project planning
- Support tenders with technical input and design estimates
Governance & Quality
- Maintain robust check/approve workflows
- Drive high standards in modelling, calculations and documentation
- Contribute to continuous improvement in tools and processes
Leadership
- Line manage and mentor Junior Designers
- Support onboarding and technical training (PLS-CADD / PLS-Tower)
- Contribute to PDPs, competency assessments and succession planning
- Promote a collaborative, technically rigorous culture
What We’re Looking For:
Essential:
- Degree or HNC/HND in Electrical, Civil, Mechanical Engineering (or similar)
- 7 - 10+ years’ experience in overhead line design (132kV-400kV)
- Strong working knowledge of OHL structures, mechanical loading and clearance requirements
- Experience producing and reviewing full design packages
- Proficiency in PLS-CADD, PLS-Tower or equivalent software
Desirable:
- Experience working on National Grid or UK DNO projects
- Chartered Engineer status (or working towards)
- Experience mentoring or line managing engineers
Why This Role Stands Out
- Genuine technical leadership position
- Exposure to major UK transmission infrastructure projects
- Opportunity to shape design standards and processes
- Hybrid flexibility across multiple UK offices
- Clear pathway toward Principal / Technical Authority level
Apply Now
If you are an experienced OHL Design Engineer ready to step into a senior, technically influential role, we would love to hear from you. Apply today through ARCA Resourcing. Please click the link to apply for immediate consideration! xwzovoh
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.