Overview

Join to apply for the Principal OHL (Overhead Line) Engineer (Energy) role at WSP in the UK & Ireland.

Our Energy Networks team plans, designs and delivers new customer connections as well as network reinforcements to ensure the infrastructure is ready for green investment and new technologies. The team work across the UK in the Off-Shore Electricity Transmission, On-Shore Electricity Transmission and Distribution markets to help keep the lights on. The role is based in the UK & Ireland with a flexible hybrid working setup and opportunities for training, mentoring and chartership.

Responsibilities

• Communicating the goals of the company to all engineers and professionals in the team.
• Accountable for Technical Standards for the OHL team. Final approval of documentation for submission.
• Lead and drive the team to develop and deliver effective and efficient strategies, processes and procedures for technical services.
• Supervising every phase of the design from start to completion (Concept, Feasibility, FEED and detailed design).
• Creating hours estimates to carry out engineering activities in support of the business development team.
• Approving designs and estimates for submission.
• Delegating tasks to engineering teams.
• Supervising staff training.
• Performing quality control checks on all systems and products.
• Acknowledging or rewarding good work.
• Liaise with clients and provide leadership with regard to:
  • Technical and design issues
  • Health and Safety
  • Quality and Environmental issues
• Report to the OHL Director regarding all aspects of Technical Services, Client relationships and team performance.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate

• Demonstrable experience in design, mainly related to Overhead Lines
• Experience in using OHL Design Packages such as PLS-CADD, Tower & Pole, or similar
• Awareness of TNO and DNO requirements
• Formal Degree in Engineering or above
• Awareness of ENA and BSI Standards
• Knowledge and understanding of CDM and Design Risk Assessments

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

Your development and benefits

• We foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth through training, mentoring, or Chartership.
• Work-life balance with hybrid working and flexible arrangements; part-time options and the ability to purchase additional leave.
• Health & wellbeing programs, including Thrive programme, Virtual GP, and menopause support; Gymflex discount and inclusive benefits.
• WSP My Hour for daily personal time and flexible time management; eligibility for annual leave adjustments and holiday banking.
• Inclusive culture with various employee resource groups and commitment to diversity and belonging.

About us
We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms with a global team delivering positive, long-lasting impacts through innovation, integrity and inclusion.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Education and Training

Industries

• Professional Services