Principal Engineer HV OHL - Scotland

Shape the Future of Scotland's Energy Network 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. What You'll Be Doing 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: • Leading the delivery of detailed OHL design packages from concept through to implementation. • Providing technical oversight and ensuring designs meet client, industry and regulatory requirements. • Developing and mentoring engineers, supporting their technical and professional growth. • Producing and reviewing calculations, technical specifications, reports and design documentation. • Delivering consultancy services during feasibility and FEED stages, including client presentations and technical reports. • Ensuring compliance with CDM Regulations, health and safety legislation, and sustainability principles. • Managing project delivery to meet quality, programme, budget and safety objectives. • Undertaking OHL line design using PLS-CADD in accordance with BS EN 50341. • Producing and reviewing OHL drawings and design documentation. • Developing wind loading scenarios and load cases in accordance with relevant standards. • Conducting structural analysis using PLS-TOWER. • Producing foundation loading assessments and supporting foundation design activities. • Supporting bid and tender submissions through technical input and estimation. • Managing design risk and ensuring compliance with BakerHicks quality management procedures. • Building strong working relationships with clients, stakeholders and multidisciplinary project teams. About You 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. Qualifications • Degree or Master's degree in Civil, Structural or Electrical Engineering (or a related discipline). • Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status, or working towards professional registration. Why Join BakerHicks? 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: • The opportunity to establish and grow a new OHL team in Scotland. • Meaningful leadership and career progression opportunities. • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements. • A collaborative and supportive culture that values knowledge sharing and continuous learning. • The chance to work on nationally significant energy infrastructure projects that support the UK's net-zero ambitions. •