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About the Role

The Principal OHL Engineer provides specialist advice, designs, reports, and delivers engineering advice and input across a portfolio of projects within the Transmission & Distribution division. This role involves managing and completing design work for transmission and distribution lines, including route selection, PLS-CADD modelling, structural modelling, line schedules, stringing tables, design reports, site verification, drawings, specifications, and design standards. The incumbent will coordinate with the wider team and provide technical solutions to complex problems with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

Perform, review and approve High Voltage OHL designs complying to relevant international standards
Ensure designs approved for delivery comply with relevant legislation, standards, policies and procedures
Update or create design standards and related documentation to ensure continued compliance to standards and industry best practice
Manage a team and mentor juniors
Carry out studies in specialist areas such as line and foundation design, tower spotting, sag-tension, plan and profile, conductor selection, structural design of lattice towers, structural design of steel poles and wood pole design
Prepare, review and manage specifications, schedule, BOQ’s and other design documentation
Provide information as required to identify the best approach for the successful completion of the project in complex multi-disciplinary issues involving other groups
Investigate and implement innovative design solutions to meet business and project needs
Provide competitive design solutions to support the achievement of MM’s client objectives
Be proficient in the use of engineering software to prepare transmission and distribution lines designs including PLS CADD, PLS Tower, PLS Pole
Deliver engineering projects in accordance with client requirements and in line with company and industry best practice
Management of construction activities by contractor
Lead project and design review meetings
Provide technical input into proposals

Requirements

BSc or Master’s degree qualification in Civil Structural Engineering or equivalent with numerous years of relevant experience
Proficient in writing and reviewing reports
Extensive Experience in an OHL engineering environment including significant scheme and project / design management and proven track record of scheme delivery
Experience in being a mentor to junior staff
Ability to chair meetings, communicate to project team and produce reports
Proficient in leading the preparation, co-ordination and review of design drawings
Good working knowledge of appropriate British and International Standards and Codes of Practice relevant to the design of transmission and distribution OHLs
Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, policies and procedures applicable to the preparation of designs and specifications
Knowledge of HSE and CDM regulations
Able to perform Risk Assessments and develop mitigation strategies
Manage or complete Construction Design Studies (CDS) to conclude feasibility studies
Excellent Proficiency in the use of engineering design software including PLS-CADD (required), PLS-Tower (required), PLS-Pole (required) and AutoCAD and other design software to develop designs
Deep knowledge of design quality assurance processes to ensure that designs meet quality requirements
Working knowledge and demonstrated experience in the requirements and application of Safety design requirements
Ability to promote a high standard of professionalism, effective communication and personal integrity within the design team
Proactive, and proficient in working with clients both internally and externally
Ability to work in a team environment
Prior experience in site based OHL roles (Desirable)
TP141 authorised (Preferable)
Experience in leading a team (Desirable)

Skills

PLS-CADD
PLS Tower
PLS Pole
AutoCAD
Risk Assessments
HSE
CDM regulations

Location

Brighton
Glasgow
Newcastle
London

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

Principal

Education Level

BSc or Master’s degree in Civil Structural Engineering or equivalent

Benefits

Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues
Health cash plan
Access to Peppy for menopause support
Comprehensive wellbeing program with family access
Ability to flex salary for health benefits
Pension contributions matched between 4.5% and 7%
Life assurance up to 4x basic salary (option to increase to 6x)
Income protection scheme with absence and return to work support
Flexible benefits including critical illness insurance, payroll saving, and will writing
Annual bonus schemes
Minimum of 33-35 days holiday each year (inclusive of public holidays)
Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years’ service
Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts
Enhanced family leave policies (26 weeks paid maternity/adoption, 2 weeks paid paternity/partner)
Shared parental leave up to 24 weeks at full pay
Up to five additional days leave for caring responsibilities (two paid)
Primary annual professional institution subscription
Opportunities for technical and soft skills enhancement through mentoring, formal training, and self-development
Access to Advanced Employee Networks (LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, parents/carers)
Opportunities to make a difference within communities through social outcomes

About the Company

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices.
We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve.
Our people power our performance – we succeed when they do.
With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual.
Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you’re surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best.
As a proudly employee-owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued.
Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant.
The Energy unit delivers services to clients globally across several sectors including hydropower, nuclear, waste, renewable generation and transmission & distribution networks.
Together we provide integrated engineering and project management services across the project lifecycle – from concept and design to construction and operations, to decommissioning or repowering and life extension.
Together with our clients, we’re helping to deliver the energy transition globally.

Equal Opportunity

We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all.
We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.