Lead Design Engineer – Overhead Line (OHL)

Location: UK-wide Projects

Employment Type: Full-Time

Seniority Level: Mid–Senior

We are looking for an experienced Overhead Line (OHL) Lead Design Engineer to join our growing team at Aureos. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the delivery of high-profile infrastructure projects across the UK, supporting the design management function and ensuring quality, compliance, and efficiency at every stage of the project lifecycle.

About the Role

As a Lead Design Engineer, you will assist the Design Manager in overseeing the production and coordination of OHL design activities across a range of infrastructure schemes. You’ll manage internal and external resources to ensure all design work meets time, cost, and quality targets, while aligning with relevant standards and regulations.

This position offers excellent prospects for professional development and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and coordinate outsourced design teams and consultants

Support tender reviews and ensure design requirements are captured and met

Plan and monitor workload to meet project milestones and KPIs

Liaise with clients, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure designs align with specifications

Take ownership of design deliverables, ensuring quality, compliance, and accuracy

Review and approve technical documents, drawings, and calculations

Conduct site visits and attend project meetings as required

Promote safety through design and contribute to CDM compliance

Drive on-time delivery and right-first-time principles across all design outputs

Skills & Experience

Minimum HNC/HND in Engineering; BEng/BSc desirable

Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status (IEng/CEng) desirable

8+ years’ experience in Overhead Line (OHL) design

Proficient in PLS-CADD and PLS-Tower software

Experience with CAD tools is beneficial

Solid understanding of CDM 2015 and safety by design principles

Familiarity with transmission and distribution interfaces, including HV plant, cable, and civil design

Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office and general IT literacy

Able to work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams and resolve design challenges

What We Offer

Competitive salary package

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Employee wellbeing and assistance programme

Inclusive and supportive team culture

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to gender, , , , belief, , marital status, or .