Consortium Professional Recruitment is proud to support our client in their search for an Overhead Line Design Engineer. Based in London, this position offers the chance to work on high-voltage infrastructure projects ranging from 33kV and above.

As an OHL Design Engineer, you’ll work within a skilled multi-disciplinary team to develop design solutions for new and upgraded electricity transmission infrastructure. You’ll produce concept and detailed designs, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and help deliver safe, cost-effective, and buildable solutions for clients.

This is a permanent, full-time opportunity offering long-term career progression and the chance to work on projects across the UK.

This role is ideal for professionals with a background in civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering, particularly those with experience in high-voltage design, OHL systems, or utility infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop concept and detailed designs for overhead line structures and systems
Prepare and check technical reports, design intent documents, calculations, and analysis
Work alongside Lead Engineers to support design delivery across project phases
Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, health and safety, and CDM requirements
Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including site teams and clients
Review risk assessments and support construction implementation
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Key Requirements:

Degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering
Minimum 2 years’ post-graduate industry experience
Familiarity with PLS-CADD, PLS-Tower, or similar industry software (advantageous)
Working knowledge of BS EN 50341 and other industry standards
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Commitment to safety, teamwork, and continuous development

Salary & Benefits:

Competitive salary, reflective of experience
Long-term career development opportunities
Varied and technically challenging projects across the UK
Supportive and collaborative working culture

Consortium Professional Recruitment Ltd are a professional level recruitment consultancy specialising in the delivery of high relevance recruitment services on behalf of our clients across the UK. We regularly receive large responses to our advertising which can make providing individual feedback to every applicant challenging. If you haven’t received a reply from us within 14 days of your application, we regret to say your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We have a policy of retaining your details for future vacancies unless you request otherwise.

Location	London
Discipline:	Engineering & Maintenance, Design R&D and Projects
Job type:	Permanent
Salary:	Competitive salary, reflective of experience
Contact name:	Paul
Contact email:	paul@cprec.co.uk
Contact phone:	01482 205808
Job ref:	716926C
Published:	3 days ago
Expiry date:	26 Aug 2025 00:59