Senior / Principal Overhead Line Engineer at Baker Hicks Limited
Baker Hicks Limited · Derby; London; Manchester; Warwick
- Occupation group: Engineering & Construction
- Licensed sponsor: Baker Hicks Limited
Employer on register 23 October 2026
From the advert
BakerHicks has grown rapidly in the Transmission & Distribution sector over the last decade, delivering exceptional engineering design to major UK infrastructure projects.
We are now looking for an experienced Senior or Principal OHL Design Engineer to join our expanding team.
In this role, you will report to the Associate OHL Engineer and take responsibility for all design elements associated with new build and refurbishment of overhead transmission lines across the UK.
The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise in producing designs, calculations, reports and drawings for OHL projects ranging from 11kV to 400kV, using PLS-CADD and PLS-Tower, and be familiar with UK Transmission Owner specifications.
Responsibilities:
Take ownership and lead production of OHL detailed design packages.
Ensure compliance of designs with client and national technical standards.
Lead team of junior engineers on the production of design packages and support their technical development.
Prepare calculations and technical/equipment specification documentation.
Execute complex assignments requiring the use of advanced techniques, resulting in the development of new or improved processes, equipment, and/or technological methods.
Undertake consultancy role on FEED stage projects, including production of technical reports and presentations.
Maintain compliance to CDM Regulations and all other legal and regulatory requirements associated with the nature of Overhead Line works
Manage the delivery of projects in accordance with Management Systems to meet time, quality, budgetary and health and safety targets.
Overall OHL design with PLS-CADD in accordance with BS-EN 50341.
Production and checking of detailed drawings for the OHL design.
Production of wind load cases in accordance with BS-EN 50341 and relevant NNA
Analysis of OHL structures with PLS-Tower.
Production of foundation loads.
Design and analysis of OHL Foundations.
Assist in the tendering process.
Preparation of design…
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Summary
Senior / Principal Overhead Line Engineer at Baker Hicks Limited in Derby; London; Manchester; Warwick. Baker Hicks Limited is listed on the Home Office register of licensed sponsors (23 October 2026). Read the full job advert and apply on the employer's or job board's site. A sponsor licence means the employer is on the Home Office register. It does not mean this role is sponsored. Check with the employer. This is not immigration advice.
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