Principal Engineer High Voltage Overhead Line
BakerHicks
Principal Engineer High Voltage Overhead Line
BakerHicks
Designs and delivers engineering projects
At BakerHicks, we're playing a key role in delivering the UK's energy transition. Working alongside our construction colleagues at Morgan Sindall Utility Services, we have experienced significant growth within the Transmission & Distribution sector and continue to secure major framework commissions and infrastructure projects across the UK.
As demand for innovative, sustainable and resilient energy networks increases, we are looking for a Principal Overhead Line (OHL) Engineer to establish and lead our OHL design capability in Scotland. Based in our Motherwell office, this is a unique opportunity to influence the growth of a high-performing team while delivering critical transmission projects ranging from 132kV to 400kV.
Supported by our established OHL teams across England, you'll play a key role in shaping technical excellence, mentoring future talent, and delivering solutions that make a lasting impact on the UK's energy infrastructure.
As a Principal OHL Engineer, you will provide technical leadership across a portfolio of new-build and refurbishment overhead line projects while helping to grow and develop our Scottish OHL team.
Key responsibilities include:
We're interested in hearing from people who bring a combination of technical expertise, leadership capability and a collaborative approach. If you don't meet every requirement but believe you could add value to our team, we'd still love to hear from you.
At BakerHicks, we believe great engineering comes from diverse perspectives, inclusive teams and a culture where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating an environment where people feel supported, valued and empowered to achieve their potential.
You'll benefit from:
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The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of security clearance or assurance level for this role, in line with client and sector requirements.
In some cases, additional nationality or residency criteria may also apply due to specific client or national security obligations.
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About BakerHicks
We’ve been innovating in design, engineering and project delivery since 1957 and operate from 14 locations for a truly European reach. For more about our company story, see: About | BakerHicks.
BakerHicks. A Morgan Sindall Group company.
Benefits
Whatever your discipline, you’ll be alongside some of the most talented people in the industry. Our network of offices are appealing, friendly and comfortable spaces, easily accessible by car or public transport. And our salary and benefits packages are some of the best in the industry.
What you get will depend on what you do, with individual performance-related rewards also on offer in addition to:
BakerHicks is an equal opportunity employer. We care about creating an inclusive atmosphere and are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion throughout.
BakerHicks is an inclusive organisation welcoming talent from all backgrounds. Applicants are assessed on the basis of personal merit and qualifications.
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Designs and delivers engineering projects
BakerHicks provides design, engineering and project delivery services for buildings, industrial facilities and infrastructure across the United Kingdom and Europe. Its multidisciplinary teams combine architecture, civil and structural engineering, building services and process expertise for clients in regulated and technically complex settings. Work spans aviation, rail, power, nuclear, life sciences, manufacturing and public facilities, with services adapted to each project and sector. The company supports projects from planning and design through construction, commissioning, handover and operational management. Founded in 1957, it is headquartered in Warwick, Warwickshire.
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