Overhead Lines (OHL) Engineering Manager

Due to significant growth at Wood Transmission & Distribution Ltd UK, we are looking for Overhead Lines (OHL) Engineering Managers to join our team. As an Engineering Manager, you will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance and bolstering our technical credibility with new and existing clients. Your responsibilities will include leading engineering delivery across multiple projects, ensuring timely preparation of quality deliverables within the allocated program and budget. At Wood, we support hybrid working, offering a blend of office and remote work. The role involves travel as needed and can be based at any of our UK offices, with a preference for Glasgow or Horsham.

As a leading provider of engineering and construction services to the UK transmission and distribution sector, we are at the forefront of net zero 2050 with a secured workstream for years to come. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to support our growing workload and contribute to the increased network capacity required to deliver the UK government's pathway to 2030 and the transition to net zero. Our team provides HV OHL design supporting construction, procurement, and consultancy on a variety of projects within the sector. We are working on building global delivery centres to support the team growth. Reporting to a Senior Engineering Manager, you will work alongside another engineering manager, making sure we are meeting our schedule and will communicate upwards any changes that are impacting the schedule, cost, or quality of the output.

As an established engineering manager with experience of managing small teams and expertise in OHL Design, you will make an impact from day one taking ownership of the team's delivery in this technical lead role. Not only will you provide day to day leadership to ensure deadlines are met but also ensure a robust design which meets stakeholder needs through constructability reviews, safety by design approach and value engineering assessments. In addition, you will be part of a global team and will benefit from career development opportunities that working for a large organisation can readily offer. This opportunity will allow you to enhance your project management skillset, progress to Senior Engineering Manager and then Head of Engineering level or move to a Head of Design discipline route if your preference is a more technical pathway.

Join a culture of innovation, pushing the boundaries of what is possible to seek the best solutions for our clients.

What we can offer:

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across emerging energy sectors.


• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant.


• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business., Manage the engineering process and all deliverables across the full scope of OHL projects in accordance with the agreed schedule.


• Ensure the engineering management including delivery updates, change control and risk management.


• Complete checking and approval of deliverables in your areas of technical competence. You will be expected at times to complete design activities as needed to meet the schedule.


• Ensure the constructability and safety by design requirements are met in our deliverables.


• Provide guidance to the team as needed to help develop others within the team.


At Wood, we understand and acknowledge that everyone is different, and we are committed to equal opportunities and want to access all the talent that is out there. We are committed to attracting a broad range of skills, knowledge, and experiences and embrace differences.


• Chartered Engineer or equivalent preferred.


• Substantial experience of delivering Overhead Transmission line design.


• Strong teamworking and organisation abilities with honed communication skills.


• Understanding of key health and safety impacts on overhead lines (OHL) construction contracts.


• Fluent spoken and written English language.


• Ability to work as part of a dispersed and remote team and be able to communicate through collaboration software such as Microsoft teams.


Desirable:

• Proven experience in working to British and European design standards and codes.


• Experience of providing engineering inputs to OHL construction activities including the planning and delivery of OHL construction.


• Understanding of engineering management including schedule and cost management.


• Experience supporting tendering activities.


• Experience presenting technical outputs and supporting client engagements.


• Right to work in the UK.


If you fit some but not all the criteria above, and you consider yourself as a good fit for Wood, we encourage you to apply as we will support you with development areas needed to help us thrive together. If you are looking for the next step in your career with a progressive organisation that has a best-in-class industry reputation, we look forward to hearing from you. #LI-Hybrid

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com


• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market.


• Flexible benefits package inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle.


• Commitment to continued professional development: development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests.


• Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession.


If all of this sounds good to you, review the typical responsibilities of the role and the requirements of the position below, then follow the link to apply and start your journey with Wood.