Head of Engineering OHL

About the job

Head of Engineering Overhead Transmission Lines (UK)

United Kingdom Full-time Senior Leadership

We are seeking a Head of Engineering (Overhead Transmission Lines OHL) to lead our UK technical and engineering operations. This is a pivotal leadership role for an accomplished Chartered Engineer with extensive HV/EHV OHL experience and a proven track record in delivering complex large-scale transmission projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop technical roadmaps and standard interfaces for OHL in the UK ensuring compliance with BS/EN/IEC/ENA standards.
• Lead system integration design and engineering implementation of CICA cross-arms conductors fittings and towers.
• Drive product type testing certification and inclusion into Transmission Owners Approved Product List (APL).
• Support constructability technical solutions and HSE compliance for line uprating and new build projects.
• Serve as the technical interface to customers supporting bids clarifications and deviation management.
• Collaborate with the Group CTO to promote adoption of new materials and processes.
• Ensure safety in design best practice across projects with focus on CDM and ESQCR compliance.
• Manage the development wellbeing recruitment and budgeting of the department.
• Oversee quality systems to ensure robust technical governance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Act as focal point for engagement with internal and external senior stakeholders.

Experience & Qualifications

• BSc in Electrical Engineering (MBA desirable).
• Chartered Engineer in a relevant discipline.
• 15 years of HV/EHV OHL engineering experience.
• 5 years in management or senior technical roles within UK transmission projects (TO EPC consultancy or utility).
• Proven leadership across the full lifecycle of OHL projects: design approval testing commissioning.

Technical & Leadership Skills

• Strong leadership and strategic thinking with the ability to deliver under changing conditions.
• In-depth knowledge of transmission engineering disciplines industry standards and design requirements.
• Expertise in safety legislation (CDM ESQCR) and network operations.
• Advanced understanding of project controls technical governance and capital project delivery.
• Commercial acumen: balancing CapEx/OpEx regulatory frameworks and investment cases.
• Strong contractual and procurement knowledge (NEC3 commercial strategies).
• Established network and credibility with consultants contractors and industry stakeholders.

Why Join Us

This is a unique opportunity to shape the UKs transmission network of the futureleading innovation in OHL design new materials adoption and large-scale project delivery. You will have full responsibility for building and leading a high-performing engineering team while engaging directly with senior stakeholders across the industry.