OHL Engineering Manager
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What you'll do
- Hold overall technical accountability for OHL engineering outputs across allocated schemes within UIPTD's portfolio
- Establish and maintain UIPTD's OHL design standards, procedures, and quality framework in line with client and regulatory requirements
- Act as Engineering Authority and signatory for high-value and technically complex scheme deliverables
- Drive continuous improvement in engineering quality, delivery efficiency, and safe-by-design culture
- Provide technical governance across the full EPC lifecycle from feasibility through detailed design to construction support and as-built
- Represent UIPTD at client technical governance forums, design review boards, and framework meetings
- Directly line manage a team of Senior/Lead Engineers and Intermediate Engineers; indirect management of CAD Engineers and graduates
- Manage engineering resource allocation across concurrent schemes, balancing workload against programme and commercial constraints
- Assist recruitment, onboarding, and performance development of the OHL engineering team
- Develop and maintain a structured competency and career development framework for OHL engineers
- Identify training needs and implement development plans to grow team capability
- Champion UIPTD's safety culture and ensure all team members operate within the company's HSSE framework
What they're looking for
- Degree in Electrical, Civil, or Structural Engineering (or equivalent)
- Minimum 10 years of OHL engineering experience, with significant exposure to 132kV and/or 400kV transmission and distribution schemes
- Demonstrated track record of leading multi-engineer OHL design teams in an EPC or design consultancy environment
- Strong knowledge of UK OHL design standards: BS EN, ENATS 43-8, and client-specific technical specifications (SSE, SPEN, NGED, or National Grid)
- Experience of managing OHL design delivery across multiple concurrent projects
- Proven ability to manage client relationships at a senior level
- Experience of CDM 2015 Principal Designer or Designer roles
- Full UK driving licence
Nice to have
- Masters degree
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) with IET, ICE, or equivalent — strongly preferred at this level
- Experience of SSE, SPEN, and/or NGED framework contracts
- Experience of 400kV National Grid transmission OHL design or EPC delivery
- Knowledge of OHL foundation engineering and geotechnical inputs
- Commercial experience including fee estimation, contract management, and variation management
- Experience of developing and implementing engineering quality management systems
Summarised by NextRaise from the employer’s description, which follows in full below.
Full description from employer
OHL Engineering Manager to lead the overhead line engineering function across our 132–400kV EPC portfolio. The Engineering Manager will have accountability for the quality, programme, and technical integrity of all OHL design outputs, manage a team of senior and intermediate engineers, and act as the senior technical interface with clients including SSE, SPEN, NGED, and National Grid. This is a key leadership role within UIPTD's Power T&D business.
Key Responsibilities
Engineering Leadership & Governance
Hold overall technical accountability for OHL engineering outputs across allocated schemes within UIPTD's portfolio
Establish and maintain UIPTD's OHL design standards, procedures, and quality framework in line with client and regulatory requirements
Act as Engineering Authority and signatory for high-value and technically complex scheme deliverables
Drive continuous improvement in engineering quality, delivery efficiency, and safe-by-design culture
Provide technical governance across the full EPC lifecycle from feasibility through detailed design to construction support and as-built
Represent UIPTD at client technical governance forums, design review boards, and framework meetings
People & Resource Management
Directly line manage a team of Senior/Lead Engineers and Intermediate Engineers; indirect management of CAD Engineers and graduates
Manage engineering resource allocation across concurrent schemes, balancing workload against programme and commercial constraints
Assist recruitment, onboarding, and performance development of the OHL engineering team
Develop and maintain a structured competency and career development framework for OHL engineers
Identify training needs and implement development plans to grow team capability
Champion UIPTD's safety culture and ensure all team members operate within the company's HSSE framework
Commercial & Bid Support
Lead or contribute to technical sections of tender and PQQ submissions for OHL framework contracts (SSE, SPEN, NGED, National Grid)
Review and approve engineering fee estimates and resource plans for bid submissions
Identify and develop new business opportunities in collaboration with the commercial and business development teams
Provide technical due diligence on subcontractor and supply chain engineering outputs
Manage technical risk across the portfolio, including identification, mitigation, and escalation
Client & Stakeholder Management
Act as UIPTD's senior technical point of contact for key clients including SSE, SPEN, NGED, and National Grid
Build and maintain strong client relationships at engineering manager and project director level
Manage client expectations on technical deliverables, programme, and engineering quality
Lead resolution of complex technical disputes and non-conformances
Engage with industry bodies, standards committees, and regulatory stakeholders as required
CDM & Regulatory
Fulfil Principal Designer duties on assigned schemes under CDM 2015 where appointed
Ensure all design teams operate in compliance with CDM 2015 Designer and Principal Designer obligations
Maintain awareness of changes to OHL design standards, legislation, and client specifications; cascade to the team
Requirements
Essential
Degree in Electrical, Civil, or Structural Engineering (or equivalent); Masters desirable
Minimum 10 years of OHL engineering experience, with significant exposure to 132kV and/or 400kV transmission and distribution schemes
Demonstrated track record of leading multi-engineer OHL design teams in an EPC or design consultancy environment
Strong knowledge of UK OHL design standards: BS EN, ENATS 43-8, and client-specific technical specifications (SSE, SPEN, NGED, or National Grid)
Experience of managing OHL design delivery across multiple concurrent projects
Proven ability to manage client relationships at a senior level
Experience of CDM 2015 Principal Designer or Designer roles
Full UK driving licence
Desirable
Chartered Engineer (CEng) with IET, ICE, or equivalent — strongly preferred at this level
Experience of SSE, SPEN, and/or NGED framework contracts
Experience of 400kV National Grid transmission OHL design or EPC delivery
Knowledge of OHL foundation engineering and geotechnical inputs
Commercial experience including fee estimation, contract management, and variation management
Experience of developing and implementing engineering quality management systems
What UIPTD Offers
Senior leadership-level salary package commensurate with experience
Hybrid working arrangement
Executive development and leadership opportunities within the wider UIPTD business
Chartership support and CPD funding
Enhanced company pension scheme
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
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