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.
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