Design Engineer
Freedom
- Stowmarket, England, United Kingdom
- Stowmarket, England, United Kingdom
À propos
Freedom’s Professional Services team is seeking an Overhead Line Design Engineer to design and deliver OHL new build and refurbishment projects, providing technical expertise and mentoring junior engineers.
Key Responsibilities
Design and develop OHL projects, ensuring compliance with technical and safety standards.
Conduct conductor sizing and modelling, select insulation, specify lighting protection, route lines, and model in PLS‑CAD, PLS‑TOWER or PLS‑POLE.
Produce technical documents – engineering reports, specifications, drawings, and calculations – for new build and refurbishment OHL projects (11kV – 400kV).
Prepare proposals, define scope, allocate resources, cost programs and deliverables.
Provide technical support and guidance to the team; contribute to tendering, mentoring and training junior engineers.
Operate within Freedom/NGB quality assurance manual or established project management methodology.
Attend site visits, inspections and meetings as required.
Requirements & Qualifications
Degree in Structural or Electrical Engineering or related field.
Minimum 3 years’ experience in OHL design at transmission and distribution voltages, covering wood pole and lattice steel tower OHL.
Experience designing folded steel pole OHL structures is desirable.
Strong technical knowledge of OHL design principles and UK standards.
Proficiency in producing designs, calculations, reports and drawings for 11kV–400kV projects.
Experience with PLS‑CAD, PLS‑POLE and PLS‑TOWER software.
Excellent communication skills, able to explain technical information to non‑technical stakeholders.
Knowledge of CDM 2015, Electricity Safety, Quality and Continuity Regulations.
Competence in AutoCAD 3D; MicroStation CAD experience is desirable.
Full UK driving licence.
Chartered status or close to achieving chartership is preferred.
Benefits
Pension with leading provider and employer contribution.
Sick pay.
Personal wellbeing and volunteer days.
Private medical insurance.
24/7 employee assistance programme.
Flexible benefits: dental insurance, gym membership, give‑as‑you‑earn, travel insurance, tax‑free bikes.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function & Industries Engineering and Information Technology | Construction
About Freedom Freedom is part of the NG Bailey Group, a leading independent engineering and services business in the UK. Founded in 1921, the group has a turnover of £500 m and 3,000 employees. We emphasise training, development and innovation across infrastructure projects.
How to Apply If you meet the above criteria, please submit your application. We will outline the recruitment process in advance and accommodate any accessibility needs you may have.
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Compétences linguistiques
- English
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