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 teamWhat 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