Senior Design Engineer - OHL

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Act as the technical lead on assigned OHL projects, ensuring solutions are safe, robust, compliant, and cost-effective.
• Manage the design process for assigned projects: assemble and lead a team, maintaining regular engagement to ensure effective delivery.
• Project Controls: Maintain the change register, Early Warning (EW) register, manage Compensation Events (CEs), and monitor Project Management Instructions (PMIs).
• Provide weekly inputs to planners and take ownership of the agreed programme.
• Oversee OHL design packages, ensuring technical excellence across concept, feasibility, and detailed design phases.
• Provide technical support to other teams (Substations and Underground Cables) as requested.
• Ensure all design deliverables meet industry standards, regulatory requirements, and company best practices.
• Supervise detailed analyses using PLS-TOWER and PLS-CADD software.
• Conduct technical reviews of subcontractor deliverables related to OHL design.
• Supervise all relevant OHL design deliverables within a reasonable period from joining; relevant training will be provided by Senior Design Engineers and the Head of Design.
• Lead technical peer reviews, quality checks, and design audits to maintain a high standard of engineering output.
• Provide input for HAZID and HACON meetings.
• Support the development of junior engineers through guidance, feedback, and training in best-practice design techniques.
• Promote new technologies, design methods, and continuous improvement within the OHL design discipline.
• Participate in professional forums and maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends through organisations such as IET, CIGRÉ, and IEEE.
• Promote Omexom within the industry to assist in developing the business and attracting like-minded individuals who share our values to join our expanding team.
• Occasional travel within the UK will be required (approximately one trip every eight weeks).

Governance and Stakeholder Interfaces

• Maintain strong relationships and typically interface with:
• Heads of Design (OHL, Underground Cables and Substations)
• Design Managers
• Senior Design Engineers
• Client representatives
• Supplier representatives
• Operations Engineers and Site teams
• Technical Managers
• Internal Design Teams

Person Specification

• The successful candidate will demonstrate high levels of technical competence, leadership, and a passion for delivering safe and innovative engineering solutions. They will be able to work independently whilst enjoy being part of a friendly, ambitious and growing team.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• A degree in Civil/Mechanical/Structural Engineering or a related discipline; a Master Degree (MSc/MEng) is advantageous.
• 5+ years of experience in OHL Design.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status, or actively working towards chartership with significant relevant experience.
• Extensive and demonstrable experience in OHL design elements.
• Advanced proficiency in PLS CADD and PLS TOWER. Knowledge on AUTOCAD and MS Project would be advantageous.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex engineering calculations, simulations, and system assessments.
• Proven experience in technical leadership, including mentoring and team development.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly and confidently.
• Membership of professional institutions (e.g. IET, CIGRÉ, IEEE) is highly desirable.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience working in multidisciplinary project environments within the energy transmission or infrastructure sectors.
• Experience working in National Grid (NG) and Scottish and Southern Energy Networks (SSEN) projects.
• Knowledge of relevant UK standards and regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to challenge and improve existing practices through a proactive, innovation-driven mindset.

Values

• Team Spirit & Generosity: Able to work effectively within and contribute to the Omexom team to deliver results, provide support and drive performance.
• Trust and Empowerment: Enjoy managing their responsibilities and time to ensure work is completed efficiently and professionally.
• Innovation & Entrepreneurship: Continually strive to improve processes and introduce new initiatives to improve efficiency.