Design Lead OHL

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Cambuslang, Lanarkshire, Scotland, GBR
In-Office
63K-63K Annually
Mid level
Energy • Renewable Energy
The Role
The Design Lead OHL manages engineering solutions for Transmission networks projects, overseeing detailed designs, compliance, and budgets while leading a team of engineers.
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Design Lead OHL

SP Energy Networks, Cambuslang. G32 8FA

Salary from £63,200 with up to 15% Annual Bonus and Single Person Healthcare  

Permanent

Purpose

Reporting to the Overhead Line Design Manager, you will be responsible for developing and delivering engineering solutions from feasibility to detailed engineering design for Transmission networks projects (132kV, 275kV & 400kV).

Providing the necessary basic and detailed engineering specifications and designs for projects, you will drive innovation, effective technical support, advice and input throughout the lifecycle of the project. 

Responsibilities
Leading and managing a group of professional Design and Senior Design Engineers, you will provide advice on the development of pre-contract design and delivery of projects by leading/supporting technical aspects of OHL systems.

Carry out assessments of engineering documentation, its feasibility and compliance with client requirements and support the preparation of accurate budgets for new projects, you will advise on construction and outage programmes where required in relation to OHL engineering.

Being responsible for overseeing and undertaking basic and detailed engineering specifications, including designs for OHL systems, you will provide technical assessments of tender submissions and make recommendations.

Defining OHL system requirements for input to System Construction Authorisation (SCA), Project Technical Specifications and UK trading agreement documentation, you will ensure all designs and equipment are in accordance with current legislation, policies and operational requirements.

Leading the technical tender assessment of OHL systems including ancillaries and suppliers, you will also technically support Project Development and Project Delivery teams on matters concerning design, construction and operation of OHLs and associated equipment.

What you’ll bring

Degree qualified in Engineering discipline or with previous equivalent experience, you will be working towards membership of a professional institution.

Experienced in using PLS-CADD software, you will possess significant knowledge and experience in a responsible position in Transmission network overhead line and associated equipment engineering.

With good inter-personal, communication skill and the ability to form effective working relationships with individuals, departments and businesses, you will hold the ability to implement, apply and promote CDM and Health & Safety best practice within a design environment.

Representing departments and project teams regarding OHL engineering issues, decisions, standards and industry best practice, you will be required to undertake short trips away from home as well as flexibility in working hours to meet requirements of this position.

Whats in it for you

As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we’ll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%. 

At ScottishPower, we believe it’s the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family’s wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action – our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world – today and tomorrow. That’s why our benefits include:

  • 36 days annual leave

  • Holiday purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave

  • Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme

  • Payroll giving and charity matched funding

  • Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases

  • Count us in – pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change

  • Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you 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

Why SP Energy Networks

SP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. We keep electricity flowing to homes and businesses through Central and Southern Scotland, North Wales and in the North West of England. We operate over 4000km of cables and lines that make-up the transmission network – connecting infrastructure like wind farms into the electricity system. It’s a role that puts us right at the heart of Scotland’s ambition to be Net Zero by 2044. And we’re taking it very seriously.

We’re investing >£5.5 billion into our transmission network, directly supporting the rapid growth needed in renewable energy. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation.

Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you’ll fit right in.

We are committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to [email protected].

Mobility

Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. If/when required, the Company will support the employee with the necessary Immigration requirements.

IMPORTANT 

Advert will close at 23:59 GMT the day before Job Posting End Date below

June-26-2026

Skills Required

  • Degree qualified in Engineering discipline or equivalent experience
  • Experienced in using PLS-CADD software
  • Significant knowledge of Transmission network overhead line engineering
  • Ability to implement Health & Safety best practices
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The Company
Bilbao, , Biscay
25,323 Employees

What We Do

With more than 180 years of history, Iberdrola is today a global energy leader, the leading wind power producer and one of the largest electricity companies in the world in terms of stock market capitalisation. We have been committed to clean energy for more than 20 years with the objective of exceeding 52,000 MW of renewable capacity by 2025. The group supplies energy to nearly 100 million people in dozens of countries, has more than 600,000 shareholders, a workforce of more than 42,300 employees. We are leading the energy transition to a sustainable model through our investments in renewables, smart grids, large-scale energy storage and digital transformation to deliver the most advanced products and services to our customers. Find out more in 'Life at Iberdrola

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