UK Power Networks
Senior Over Head Line Engineer (OHL)
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Senior OHL Engineer
Location: Bury St Edmunds
Directorate: Capital Programme
Salary: £84,160 plus 3% bonus
Working pattern: Permanent, blended working after probation — 3 days in the office and 2 days remote
Closing date: 09/08/2026
Are you an experienced Overhead Line Engineer ready to take the lead on complex, high-impact electricity network projects? UK Power Networks is looking for a Senior OHL Engineer to join the Capital Programme team and help deliver safe, compliant and innovative overhead line designs from 11kV to 132kV.
Reporting to the Design Lead, you will produce complete OHL design packages, calculations, reports and drawings for new build and refurbishment schemes. Working closely with Project Managers, electrical and civil designers, customers and delivery partners, you will ensure designs are delivered to time, quality, budget and safety requirements while meeting UK Power Networks standards and relevant industry regulations.
You will play a key role in FEED stage projects, technical reporting, design assurance and risk management, taking ownership of detailed OHL design using tools such as PLS-CADD, PLS Tower and PLS-Pole in line with BS-EN 50341 and other applicable standards.
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This is an opportunity to bring your civil or structural engineering expertise into a senior role where your decisions directly support the resilience and development of the electricity network. You will lead by example, guide project teams, review and sign off designs, and contribute to the continuous improvement of technical processes and engineering delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Produce complete OHL design packages, calculations, reports and drawings.
- Ensure designs meet UK Power Networks standards and relevant industry regulations.
- Work closely with Project Managers, electrical and civil designers, customers and delivery partners.
- Play a key role in FEED stage projects, technical reporting, design assurance and risk management.
- Take ownership of detailed OHL design using tools such as PLS-CADD, PLS Tower and PLS-Pole.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary of £84,160 plus a 3% bonus.
- Blended working after probation, with 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Pension contributions matched at 8% or 10%, depending on your contribution level.
- Additional benefits including reservist leave, season ticket loan, tenancy loan deposit scheme, Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, Green Car Leasing, occupational health support, employee discounts, discounted gym membership and an Employee Assistance Programme.
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Requirements:
- Degree qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering.
- Proven experience in OHL design and engineering.
- Chartered Engineer or working towards Chartership.
- Practical experience using PLS-CADD and PLS Tower.
- Strong understanding of CDM Regulations.
- Knowledge of British, European, ENA and utility industry standards.
- Experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation, Microsoft Office, project management tools and broader environmental, financial or regulatory considerations would be advantageous.
If you are ready to take the next step in your OHL engineering career and want to help deliver essential infrastructure for the communities UK Power Networks serves, we would like to hear from you.
For more information and to view the full job description please click apply!
If you have any queries in connection to this vacancy or your application, please contact us at careers@ukpowernetworks.co.uk quoting the vacancy reference number and a member of the team will get in touch with you as soon as possible.
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