Lead Design Engineer - OHL

Our client is recruiting for a Lead Design Engineer you will be part of the OHL Design team 

They are looking for someone who can lead, co-ordinate and produce design engineering solutions to support OHL and Substation construction projects. To lead and co-ordinate design projects ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.  

As the Lead Design Engineer your duties & responsibilities will be:

• 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 CADD and PLS TOWER
  
• B.Eng or BSc in Civil, Structural or Mechanical Engineering, with honours, or HND
  
• Suitably experienced in the OHL industry
  

 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