Senior OHL Design Engineer

At Clancy, we're proud to be shaping the future of the UK's energy and infrastructure networks. As we continue to grow our design capability, we're looking for a Senior Overhead Line (OHL) Design Engineer to join our expanding Power Engineering team. This is a key technical role, offering the opportunity to lead complex OHL design projects, mentor junior engineers, and help drive innovation across our portfolio.

What you'll be doing

As a Senior OHL Design Engineer, you'll take ownership of delivering high‑quality overhead line engineering solutions across a range of transmission and distribution projects. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the design and development of OHL solutions from feasibility through to detailed design.
• Producing and reviewing design calculations, drawings, models, and technical documentation in line with industry standards.
• Acting as the technical lead on OHL projects, coordinating with internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders.
• Ensuring designs meet safety, quality, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Supporting project managers with programme planning, risk management, and progress reporting.
• Providing mentorship, guidance, and technical oversight to junior engineers and designers.
• Contributing to continuous improvement, innovation, and best practice development within the OHL discipline.
• Take the lead on establishing an OHL design function within the team.
• Providing Quality Assurance to all OHL designs produced by both internal and external resources

What we're looking for

You'll bring strong technical expertise, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for delivering engineering excellence. Ideally, you will have:

• Significant experience in overhead line design within the UK transmission or distribution sector.
• Experience in carrying out conductor sag and tension calculations preferrable.
• Strong understanding of OHL design standards, structural analysis, routing, foundations, and conductor systems.
• Proficiency with industry design tools (e.g., PLS-CADD, PLS-Tower, PLS-Pole or equivalent).
• A degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Structural Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• Experience working with both pole and tower systems from 11kV upwards.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead multidisciplinary design activities, as well as defining process and software requirements.
• A proactive approach to problem‑solving and a commitment to safe, sustainable engineering.
• The ability to travel as the project requires.
• Desirable - experience or desire to mentor junior team members.

Why Clancy?

Joining Clancy means being part of a business that's committed to building a better, more resilient future. You'll benefit from:

• Opportunities to work on major UK energy infrastructure projects.
• A supportive, people‑focused culture where your development truly matters.
• Hybrid working options and flexible arrangements.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Ready to power the future?

If you're an experienced OHL design engineer looking to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. Join us and help shape the networks that keep the UK moving.