Senior Electrical Transmission Tower Design Engineers

Wood; Horsham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering leader in the UK is seeking a Senior Electrical Transmission Tower Design Engineer to lead OHL engineering activities. The ideal candidate will have experience with Overhead Steel Lattice towers, PLS Tower design software, and strong English communication skills. This role offers opportunities for career advancement into technical leadership and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Private medical cover

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience with Overhead Steel Lattice towers and other Transmission line structures.
• Experience utilizing PLS Tower design software.
• Fluent spoken and written English required.

Responsibilities

• Lead approval activities on OHL tower engineering deliverables.
• Support work acquisition and development activities.
• Create design deliverables to confirm engineering outputs.

Skills

Overhead Steel Lattice towers delivery

PLS Tower design software

Technical presentation skills

Fluent English

Collaboration software proficiency

Education

ISCED Level 6 Bachelor's Degree in engineering

ISCED Level 7 Master's Degree in engineering

Job description

Overview

Senior Electrical Transmission Tower Design Engineers – Wood

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world. Due to significant growth across our Transmission and Distribution Ltd business, Wood has unique opportunities for experienced Electrical Transmission Tower Design Engineers to join the team. We are seeking somebody who would like to take the next step in their career and move onto a pathway towards a technical leadership role. The Wood Transmission and Distribution team provides HV OHL design supporting construction, procurement, and consultancy on a variety of projects within the sector. These roles can be based out of any of Wood’s offices, with preference given to those who can work from our Glasgow or Horsham offices.

What you will do

• Lead approval activities on OHL structural/tower engineering deliverables across the team
• Oversee the Transmission Tower structural assessment and design outputs, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget
• Identify improvements in team delivery and foster staff development, maintaining close collaboration with the UK Principal Structural Engineer and the Head of Engineering
• Invite applications from experienced OHL structural/tower design professionals with a strong background in Steel Lattice transmission towers, who are eager to develop their team leadership skills and potentially step into a Principal role in the future

Responsibilities

• Lead approval activities on OHL tower engineering deliverables across our team
• Support work acquisition and development activities
• Support safety by design assessments throughout the design process
• Integrate and support the development of innovation within project solutions
• Create design deliverables to confirm the outputs of the engineering studies to internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure, as far as practicable, that all assigned work is carried out in compliance with the agreed budget and programme
• Keep up to date with all technical quality management procedures, developments and specifications related to the discipline work scope

Qualifications

• Proven experience of delivering Overhead Steel Lattice towers and other Transmission line structures, e.g. transmission poles and termination gantries up to 400kV operation
• Experience utilizing PLS Tower design software
• Experience presenting technical outputs and supporting client engagements
• ISCED Level 6 Bachelors (minimum) or Level 7 Masters (preferred) Degree in engineering discipline, or equivalent
• Chartership, PE Status or relevant professional license/registration preferred
• Awareness of key Health and Safety impacts on OHL construction contracts
• Fluent spoken and written English
• Ability to work as part of a dispersed and remote team and communicate via collaboration software such as Microsoft Teams
• Right to work in the UK

Desirable

• Experience providing engineering inputs to OHL Construction activities including planning and delivery
• Understanding of engineering management including schedule and cost management
• Experience supporting tendering activities

What we offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across emerging energy sectors
• Flexible working arrangements with hybrid and remote options where relevant
• Diversity and Inclusion commitment with employee networks
• Competitive salary with regular reviews
• Flexible benefits package including 33 days annual leave, pension, private medical cover, and life insurance
• Continued professional development with tailored plans
• Global connections with experts shaping industry standards

About us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with governing laws.