Senior Design Engineer

Description:

Senior Design Engineer (OHL)

Permanent

Closing Date: 6th February 2026

Purpose

Reporting to the Overhead Line Design Lead or Lead Design Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and delivering engineering solutions from feasibility to detailed engineering design for Transmission networks projects (132kV and above).

This will include providing the necessary design calculations, reports, drawings and defining, developing and maintaining standards for OHL installation works and providing effective technical support, advice and input throughout the lifecycle of the project within Scottish Power Transmission Projects.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the development of pre-contract design and delivery of projects by developing the technical aspects of OHL systems and all other associated equipment, you will perform all duties coupled with promoting, internally and externally, a strong emphasis on Health, Safety, Quality, Environmental compliance and continuous improvement.

Assessing engineering documentation, feasibility and compliance to meet client requirements and support the preparation of accurate budgets for new projects, you will recommend construction and outage programmes where required in relation to OHL circuits.

Responsible for preparing basic and detailed engineering specifications for OHL system designs and costs for high value, complex or business critical projects, you will also drive resolution of statutory, land or other consents regarding OHL routes, providing technical assessment of tender submissions and reporting recommendations.

Defining OHL equipment requirements for input to System Construction Authorisation (SCA), Project Technical Specifications and BETTA documentation, you will prepare and review OHL drawings and technical specifications for Construction, Procurement or other stakeholders.

Controlling correspondence and drawings to be issued to the Project Delivery and Pre-Contract teams, you will ensure specifications, OHL system designs, equipment and construction practices are in accordance with current legislation, policies and operational requirements whilst leading the technical resolution of Site/Construction OHL related issues.

What you’ll bring

Educated with an Engineering degree or HND/HNC with equivalent experience, you will possess proven experience in OHL design software, delivering engineering solutions and designs for high value and complex transmission OHL projects.

With ability to communicate with and influence senior managers, you will be skilled in writing clear and concise reports and documents covering technical subjects.

As a requirement to undertake short trips away from home is required, you will have flexibility in working hours to meet the position requirements.

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