Senior Design Engineer

Senior Design Engineer OHL SP Energy Networks, Cambuslang. G32 8FA Salary from £53,280 Permanent Closing Date: 12th December 2025 Purpose Reporting to the Overhead Line Design Lead or Lead Design Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and delivering engineering solutions from feasibility to detailed engineering design for Transmission networks projects (132kV and above). This will include providing the necessary design calculations, reports, drawings and defining, developing and maintaining standards for OHL installation works and providing effective technical support, advice and input throughout the lifecycle of the project within Scottish Power Transmission Projects. Responsibilities Responsible for the development of pre-contract design and delivery of projects by developing the technical aspects of OHL systems and all other associated equipment, while promoting a strong emphasis on Health, Safety, Quality, Environmental compliance and continuous improvement. Assess engineering documentation, feasibility and compliance to meet client requirements and support the preparation of accurate budgets for new projects, recommending construction and outage programmes where required in relation to OHL circuits. Prepare basic and detailed engineering specifications for OHL system designs and costs for high value, complex or business critical projects, driving resolution of statutory, land or other consents regarding OHL routes, and providing technical assessment of tender submissions and reporting recommendations. Define OHL equipment requirements for input to System Construction Authorisation (SCA), Project Technical Specifications and BETTA documentation, and prepare and review OHL drawings and technical specifications for Construction, Procurement or other stakeholders. Control correspondence and drawings to be issued to the Project Delivery and Pre-Contract teams, ensuring specifications, OHL system designs, equipment and construction practices are in accordance with current legislation, policies and operational requirements whilst leading the technical resolution of Site/Construction OHL related issues. What you’ll bring Educated with an Engineering degree or HND/HNC with equivalent experience, possessing proven experience in OHL design software and delivering engineering solutions and designs for high value and complex transmission OHL projects.

Ability to communicate with and influence senior managers, and skilled in writing clear and concise reports and documents covering technical subjects. Flexibility in working hours to meet the position requirements, as short trips away from home are required. Whats in it for you Competitive salary reviewed annually 36 days annual leave Holiday purchase – extra annual leave Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme Payroll giving and charity matched funding Technology Vouchers Count us in – pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change Electric Vehicle Schemes – transition to green/clean driving Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans Options to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessments Life Assurance (4x salary) Access to ‘nudge’ financial wellbeing support Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more #J-18808-Ljbffr