OHL Engineering Manager

OHL Engineering Manager to lead the overhead line engineering function across our 132–400kV EPC portfolio. The Engineering Manager will have accountability for the quality, programme, and technical integrity of all OHL design outputs, manage a team of senior and intermediate engineers, and act as the senior technical interface with clients including SSE, SPEN, NGED, and National Grid. This is a key leadership role within UIPTD's Power T&D business.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Leadership & Governance

Hold overall technical accountability for OHL engineering outputs across allocated schemes within UIPTD's portfolio

Establish and maintain UIPTD's OHL design standards, procedures, and quality framework in line with client and regulatory requirements

Act as Engineering Authority and signatory for high-value and technically complex scheme deliverables

Drive continuous improvement in engineering quality, delivery efficiency, and safe-by-design culture

Provide technical governance across the full EPC lifecycle from feasibility through detailed design to construction support and as-built

Represent UIPTD at client technical governance forums, design review boards, and framework meetings

People & Resource Management

Directly line manage a team of Senior/Lead Engineers and Intermediate Engineers; indirect management of CAD Engineers and graduates

Manage engineering resource allocation across concurrent schemes, balancing workload against programme and commercial constraints

Assist recruitment, onboarding, and performance development of the OHL engineering team

Develop and maintain a structured competency and career development framework for OHL engineers

Identify training needs and implement development plans to grow team capability

Champion UIPTD's safety culture and ensure all team members operate within the company's HSSE framework

Commercial & Bid Support

Lead or contribute to technical sections of tender and PQQ submissions for OHL framework contracts (SSE, SPEN, NGED, National Grid)

Review and approve engineering fee estimates and resource plans for bid submissions

Identify and develop new business opportunities in collaboration with the commercial and business development teams

Provide technical due diligence on subcontractor and supply chain engineering outputs

Manage technical risk across the portfolio, including identification, mitigation, and escalation

Client & Stakeholder Management

Act as UIPTD's senior technical point of contact for key clients including SSE, SPEN, NGED, and National Grid

Build and maintain strong client relationships at engineering manager and project director level

Manage client expectations on technical deliverables, programme, and engineering quality

Lead resolution of complex technical disputes and non-conformances

Engage with industry bodies, standards committees, and regulatory stakeholders as required

CDM & Regulatory

Fulfil Principal Designer duties on assigned schemes under CDM 2015 where appointed

Ensure all design teams operate in compliance with CDM 2015 Designer and Principal Designer obligations

Maintain awareness of changes to OHL design standards, legislation, and client specifications; cascade to the team

Requirements

Essential

Degree in Electrical, Civil, or Structural Engineering (or equivalent); Masters desirable

Minimum 10 years of OHL engineering experience, with significant exposure to 132kV and/or 400kV transmission and distribution schemes

Demonstrated track record of leading multi-engineer OHL design teams in an EPC or design consultancy environment

Strong knowledge of UK OHL design standards: BS EN, ENATS 43-8, and client-specific technical specifications (SSE, SPEN, NGED, or National Grid)

Experience of managing OHL design delivery across multiple concurrent projects

Proven ability to manage client relationships at a senior level

Experience of CDM 2015 Principal Designer or Designer roles

Full UK driving licence

Desirable

Chartered Engineer (CEng) with IET, ICE, or equivalent - strongly preferred at this level

Experience of SSE, SPEN, and/or NGED framework contracts

Experience of 400kV National Grid transmission OHL design or EPC delivery

Knowledge of OHL foundation engineering and geotechnical inputs

Commercial experience including fee estimation, contract management, and variation management

Experience of developing and implementing engineering quality management systems

What UIPTD Offers

Senior leadership-level salary package commensurate with experience

Hybrid working arrangement

Executive development and leadership opportunities within the wider UIPTD business

Chartership support and CPD funding

Enhanced company pension scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

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