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Engineering Manager - OHL

United Kingdom, Glasgow 75000.00 - 95000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted May 26, 2026
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We are delivering a once-in-a-generation £1bn+ Overhead Line (OHL) infrastructure project. This is not just a build; it is a critical component of the UK's transition to Net Zero. As Engineering Manager, you sit at the apex of the project's technical hierarchy. You will lead the transition from design to construction, ensuring engineering solutions comply with Scottish Power standards and are optimized for high-speed, high-safety delivery.

Job Responsibility

  • Technical Authority: Act as the final word on engineering decisions, managing technical queries (TQs) and design changes once the project hits the field
  • Systems Integration: Oversee the complex interface between OHL, substations, access engineering, and temporary works
  • Assurance & Quality: Implement a rigorous technical assurance framework to ensure every tower foundation, earthing system, and conductor tension meets the 80-year asset life requirement
  • Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify engineering risks-such as geotechnical surprises or clearance issues-and develop mitigation strategies before they impact the critical path
  • Leadership: Manage a diverse team of discipline leads (Civil, Structural, Electrical, and Geotechnical), fostering a culture of technical excellence and "Safety by Design."

Requirements

  • Extensive experience in high-voltage (HV) transmission, specifically steel lattice or T-Pylon OHL projects
  • You have held a senior engineering role on a major UK infrastructure project (Water, Rail, or Power) worth £500m+
  • Chartered Engineer (CEng) status via IET or ICE is essential
  • You aren't just an office-based manager
  • you have "dirt on your boots" experience and understand the realities of OHL construction in challenging topographies
  • civils/structural
  • CSCS
  • MEng civil/ structural engineering

What we offer

Car Allowance + Bonus + Package

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