Lead Structural Design Engineer - OHL

•  To be a specialist (an authority) on all matters relating to steel lattice structure design but to be capable in other areas of OHL design.
  
•  Manage day to day overhead line design activities, liaising closely with the Design Manager.
  
•  To act not only as project lead but also in the capacity of senior design resource in support of other projects by delivering high quality design outputs when required.
  
•  To maintain an up-to-date working knowledge of National Grid, SPEN, ENA and other relevant industry standards.
  
•  Develop specific design processes, policy and training manuals.
  
•  Liaise regularly with other Engineers and Technicians to maximise productivity.
  
•  Review, develop, encourage and train engineering staff.
  
•  To assist in the provision of technical advice and support to colleagues and clients.
  
•  Review resource levels regularly, reporting deficiencies and possible solutions to the Design Manager.
  
•  Assist the development of external design resources relevant to role and utilise wherever required.
  
•  Maintain effective communication and undertake any necessary correspondence with both internal and external clients.
  
•  Attend and contribute to regular project briefings, team meetings and design review meetings with engineers and/or technicians where necessary
  
•  Continually assess and review contract programme within design and innovation teams.
  
•  Liaise with clients to provide input and scope for new standards/codes of practice.
  
•  To work within established Company policies and procedures.
  
•  Promote company values and standards and exhibit appropriate behaviour in accordance with Company ethos.
  
•  Use talent and ability to encourage achievement and continuous improvement.
  
•  To demonstrate safety, integrity & commitment at all times.
  
•  Maintain excellent levels of communication throughout the team and the wider business.
  
•  To carry out any other duties as and when necessary to meet the varying demands of the business and satisfy customer needs.
  
  
  
  
  

Skills & Knowledge Requirements

•  Advanced (Expert) user of PLS TOWER and PLS CADD
  
•  B.Eng or BSc in Civil, Structural or Mechanical Engineering, with honours, or HND
  
•  Suitably experienced in the OHL industry
  
•  Chartered or close to being chartered.
  
  
  
  
  

 What’s in it for you?

•  25 days' annual leave plus 8 days' bank holiday
  
•  Annual bonus
  
•  Pension scheme
  
•  Life Assurance
  
•  Private health care
  
•  Company car