Overhead Line Project Engineer

Taylor Hopkinson · Glasgow, Scotland

Overhead Line Project Engineer at Taylor Hopkinson, based in Glasgow, Scotland. This is a contract role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Glasgow, Scotland
Contract
Contract
Posted
1 week ago
Closes
17 Oct 2026

Reference CR/299100

About the role

Overhead Line Project Engineer for a major offshore wind farm in The UK Responsibilities Provide overhead line engineering support for 400kV, 275kV and 132kV projects across the full project life cycle, working as part of a multidiscipline project engineering team. Review contractor/consultant design proposals, ensuring compliance with relevant design specification and guidance. Take on a Project Engineering role, ensuring engineering governance is followed, co-ordination with all Engineering Disciplines and support/assist others in the project team around managing engineering risks and utilising opportunities for the project to excel. Act as the point of contact for overhead line engineering and represent engineering at key strategic, commercial, programme and site project meetings. Promote and manage safety within the assigned projects through the implementation of CDM procedures and practices, ensuring the project engineering is compliant with company, HSE and industry regulations. Work closely with Engineering Managers and Project Managers to ensure that Engineering and Quality risks are identified and mitigated. Requirements Strong technical skills in overhead line development, design, and specification-or demonstrable transferable experience. Familiarity with overhead line design software (e.g. PLS-CADD) is advantageous but not essential. A technical degree or HND, with relevant experience in the field. A proactive, problem-solving mindset with the ability to explore design options and apply evidence-based decision-making.

Reference: CR/299100 · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 17 Oct 2026 · Listed via Taylor Hopkinson

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