Senior OHL Design Engineer

Your responsibilities will include:\n\nLeading the design and development of OHL solutions from feasibility through to detailed design.\nProducing and reviewing design calculations, drawings, models, and technical documentation in line with industry standards.\nActing as the technical lead on OHL projects, coordinating with internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders.\nEnsuring designs meet safety, quality, environmental, and regulatory requirements.\nSupporting project managers with programme planning, risk management, and progress reporting.\nProviding mentorship, guidance, and technical oversight to junior engineers and designers.\nContributing to continuous improvement, innovation, and best practice development within the OHL discipline.\nTake the lead on establishing an OHL design function within the team.\nProviding Quality Assurance to all OHL designs produced by both internal and external resourcesWhat we're looking for\n\nYou'll bring strong technical expertise, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for delivering engineering excellence. Ideally, you will have:\n\nSignificant experience in overhead line design within the UK transmission or distribution sector.\nExperience in carrying out conductor sag and tension calculations preferrable.\nStrong understanding of OHL design standards, structural analysis, routing, foundations, and conductor systems.\nProficiency with industry design tools (e.g., PLS-CADD, PLS-Tower, PLS-Pole or equivalent).\nA degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Structural Engineering (or equivalent experience).\nExperience working with both pole and tower systems from 11kV upwards.\nExcellent communication skills and the ability to lead multidisciplinary design activities, as well as defining process and software requirements.\nA proactive approach to problem‑solving and a commitment to safe, sustainable engineering.\nThe ability to travel as the project requires.\nDesirable - experience or desire to mentor junior team members.Why Clancy?\n\nJoining Clancy means being part of a business that's committed to building a better, more resilient future. You'll benefit from:\n\nOpportunities to work on major UK energy infrastructure projects.\nA supportive, people‑focused culture where your development truly matters.\nHybrid working options and flexible arrangements.\nCompetitive salary and benefits package.Ready to power the future?\n\nIf you're an experienced OHL design engineer looking to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.

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