Overhead Line Project Engineer

<p><strong>Overhead Line Project Engineer</strong></p><p>Location: Perth, Scotland (Hybrid – 3 days on-site preferred)</p><p>Contract: 12 Months Initially</p><p>Rate: £650 per day Umbrella</p><p><br><br>Make sure to apply with all the requested information, as laid out in the job overview below.<br></p><p><strong>Overview</strong></p><p>An opportunity has arisen for an experienced <strong>Overhead Line Project Engineer</strong> to join a transmission project engineering team supporting the delivery of major infrastructure projects across the UK energy sector.</p><p><br></p><p>This role sits within the Project Engineering function, with a primary focus on <strong>AC Overhead Line systems</strong>. Candidates with experience working on <strong>132kV and above transmission networks</strong>, within contractor, consultancy, or client-side environments, are encouraged to apply.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Provide overhead line engineering support across 400kV, 275kV and 132kV projects throughout the full project lifecycle.</li><li>Review contractor and consultant design proposals, ensuring compliance with specifications, standards, and industry guidance.</li><li>Undertake a project engineering role, ensuring governance processes are followed and engineering risks are effectively managed.</li><li>Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to support successful project delivery.</li><li>Act as the technical point of contact for overhead line engineering at key project meetings.</li><li>Promote and manage safety through the application of CDM procedures, ensuring compliance with HSE and industry regulations.</li><li>Work closely with Engineering Managers and Project Managers to identify and mitigate engineering and quality risks.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>Strong technical background in overhead line development, design, or specification, or relevant transferable experience.</li><li>Experience working on transmission networks (132kV and above) is desirable.</li><li>Familiarity with overhead line design software such as PLS-CADD is advantageous.</li><li>Degree, HND or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline.</li><li>Proactive, problem-solving approach with strong analytical capability. xwzovoh </li><li>Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to engage effectively across all levels.</li></ul>