Overview

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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 global industries, delivering work that defines our future and makes a societal impact. As a proudly employee-owned business, we invest 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.

Location/s: Brighton, Glasgow, Newcastle, London

About The Business Unit

The Energy unit delivers services to clients globally across hydropower, nuclear, waste, renewable generation and transmission & distribution networks. We provide integrated engineering and project management across the project lifecycle—from concept and design to construction and operations, to decommissioning or repowering and life extension. We’re helping to deliver the energy transition globally.

About The Role

The Transmission & Distribution division are recruiting a Principal Overhead Line Engineer to be part of an integral team delivering large projects across the world. The Principal OHL Engineer provides specialist advice, designs, reports, and input across a portfolio of projects. You will manage and complete design work associated with transmission and distribution line design.

Engineering work includes route selection, PLS-CADD modelling, structural model in PLS TOWER and PLS POLE, line schedules, stringing tables and charts, design reports, site verification, drawings, specifications and design standards. You will coordinate with the wider team for successful completion of the deliverables. You should be able to complete complex projects without supervision and provide technical solutions with little or no precedent.

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 line 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

Candidate Specification

• 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 leading a team and mentoring junior staff
• Ability to chair meetings, communicate to project team and produce reports
• Proficient in leading the preparation, coordination and review of design drawings
• Good working knowledge of British and International Standards and Codes of Practice relevant to the design of transmission and distribution OHLs
• Prior site-based OHL experience
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and procedures for designs and specifications; knowledge of HSE and CDM regulations
• Able to perform Risk Assessments and develop mitigation strategies
• Experience in Construction Design Studies (CDS) to conclude feasibility studies
• Excellent proficiency in engineering design software including PLS-CADD (required), PLS-Tower (required), PLS-Pole (required), AutoCAD and related tools
• Deep knowledge of design quality assurance processes
• Ability to promote professionalism, effective communication and integrity within the design team
• TP141 preferred
• Proactive and skilled in working with clients
• Ability to work in a team environment

Other Information

UK Immigration: Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. Applications from candidates eligible for alternative immigration routes are welcome.

Agile working: We offer a hybrid working policy to support well-being, flexibility, and trust.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion: We promote fair employment practices and an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute.

Accessibility: If you need support to apply or attend an interview, contact reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com.

Benefits

Health and wellbeing

• Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues
• Health cash plan for everyday costs
• Access to Peppy for menopause support
• Wellbeing program including family access
• Flexible benefits including health benefit options for you and family

• Financial wellbeing
• Employer pension contributions 4.5% to 7%
• Life assurance up to 4x basic salary (option to 6x)
• Income protection and return-to-work support
• Flexible benefits including critical illness insurance and will writing
• Profit-sharing through annual bonus schemes

• Lifestyle
• Holiday entitlement 33-35 days, increasing with service
• Shop around discounts and saving schemes

• Enhanced family and carers leave
• 26 weeks paid maternity/adoption leave; two weeks paid paternity/partner leave
• Shared parental leave up to 24 weeks at full pay
• Additional leave for caring responsibilities

• Learning and development
• Professional subscription and development opportunities

• Networks and social outcomes
• Employee networks supporting diverse communities

Location(s): Brighton, Glasgow, London, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Contract Type: Permanent

Work Pattern: Full Time

Market: Energy

Discipline: Energy

Job Ref: 11237

Recruiter Contact: Abhijeet Barpanda