Engineering Manager (OHL) Job at Morgan Sindall Plc (Birmingham)

Senior Engineering Manager - OHL

Senior Engineering Manager, OHL. Shape the Future of the UK's Power Infrastructu...

Location

United Kingdom , UK wide (Flexible on location)

Salary:

Not provided

Morgan Sindall Plc

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Demonstrable experience in senior engineering management within OHL, transmission, or HV infrastructure projects
Strong track record of delivering large-scale infrastructure or utility projects
Deep understanding of design assurance, CDM regulations, and temporary works
Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage engineering risks
Experience in joint ventures, alliances, or collaborative frameworks
Skilled in stakeholder management, including clients, regulators, and contractors
Strong technical knowledge of 132kV to 400kV OHL design and construction practices
Degree in Civil, Structural, Electrical Engineering or related discipline
Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards chartership (ICE, IET, or equivalent)
Training in CDM, H&S, and environmental standards highly desirable

Job Responsibility

Lead engineering activities across pre-contract and project delivery stages
Manage engineering resources for temporary works, design reviews, and approvals
Maintain high-level engagement with clients, supply chain, and consulting engineers
Support tenders and bids, contributing technical insight and design strategy
Drive innovation and embed lessons learned across OHL delivery teams
Ensure robust compliance with CDM Regulations, H&S legislation, and industry standards
Represent the business in external forums and industry networks
Manage training and competency records for all engineering personnel
Promote sustainability, safety, and continuous improvement on all engineering fronts

What we offer

Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days
Flexible and adaptable working
Family friendly policies and work/life approach
Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support
Contributory pension scheme
Annual bonus scheme
Recognition scheme and long service awards
Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance (if applicable to role)
Option to participate in our share-save scheme
discounts including cycle to work and gym membership

Fulltime

Engineering Manager (Overhead Line)

This is an exciting opportunity to act as the engineering manager on all OHL rel...

Location

United Kingdom , Glasgow

Salary:

Not provided

Morgan Sindall Plc

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Demonstrable OHL experience
OHL design experience
Engineering qualifications such as BEng or MEng
Ideally chartered
Ideally previous experience in a similar role

Job Responsibility

Engineering Activities: Contribute to all engineering activities during pre-contract and delivery stages
Resource Allocation: Identify and allocate resources for temporary works and other engineering aspects with operations directors
Customer Liaison: Serve as the main point of contact for customers, managing relationships and ensuring satisfaction
Staff Competency: Ensure staff records, training, and competency are maintained and up to date
Compliance: Implement health, safety, environment, and quality requirements tailored to each customer and contract
Relationship Management: Manage relationships with consulting engineers and in-house teams, overseeing design agreements and management activities
Pre-Contract Support: Assist the pre-contract director in securing design resources for future bids
Innovation and Improvement: Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing within the Infrastructure business unit
CDM Regulations: Ensure compliance with CDM regulations
Tender Support: Support pre-contract activities, including tender reviews, interviews, briefings, and presentations to customers and consultants

What we offer

Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days
Flexible and adaptable working
Family friendly policies and work/life approach
Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support
Contributory pension scheme
Annual bonus scheme up
Recognition scheme and long service awards
Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance (if applicable to role)
Option to participate in our share-save scheme
Discounts including cycle to work and gym membership

Fulltime

Project Manager

The Project Manager will lead the owner engineering activities for a major trans...

Location

United Arab Emirates , Abu Dhabi

Salary:

Not provided

Lobellia

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university
PMP certification
Minimum of 20 years of experience post-graduation, with at least 15 years of experience as a project manager in OHL, cables, and HV (400kV) substations, and expertise in dealing with power utilities (preferably in the UAE or GCC)
Fluent in English – reading, writing, and speaking
Adequate knowledge of international standards

Job Responsibility

Lead a portfolio of projects and provide guidance and advice to fellow project managers on project management best practices and standards
Ensure compliance with client specifications, relevant standards, and total quality for all contractor activities
Monitor the progress of overall projects in terms of cost, planning, quality, and risks
Control various site jobs related to protection replacements, ensuring adherence to approved methods, specifications, and agreed time frames, and advising corrective measures if necessary
Monitor project safety, health, and environmental aspects regularly, aiming for total safety and environmentally friendly sites with zero man-hour loss
Organize and lead design and supervision teams, back-office teams, and site supervision teams to complete work in coordination with engineering and construction managers
Contribute to design review duties as required and per technical expertise
Communicate with higher officers and clients regarding project progress, deviations, interface points, etc., to ensure client satisfaction
Convene project meetings to plan activities, assess progress status, evaluate risks, and resolve issues
Certify project completion and claims made by the contractor

Fulltime

Project Manager

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager with an electrical background ...

Location

United Arab Emirates , Abu Dhabi

Salary:

Not provided

Lobellia

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university
PMP certification
Minimum of 20 years of experience post-graduation, with at least 15 years of experience as a project manager in OHL, cables, and HV (400kV) substations, and expertise in dealing with power utilities (preferably in the UAE or GCC)
Experience with Taqa Transmission or equivalent in the region is highly desirable
Strong track record in basic design and design review
Ability to conduct and manage meetings efficiently
Fluent in English – reading, writing, and speaking
Adequate knowledge of international standards

Job Responsibility

Lead a portfolio of projects and provide guidance and advice to fellow project managers on project management best practices and standards
Ensure compliance with client specifications, relevant standards, and total quality for all contractor activities
Monitor the progress of overall projects in terms of cost, planning, quality, and risks
Control various site jobs related to protection replacements, ensuring adherence to approved methods, specifications, and agreed time frames, and advising corrective measures if necessary
Monitor project safety, health, and environmental aspects regularly, aiming for total safety and environmentally friendly sites with zero man-hour loss
Organize and lead design and supervision teams, back-office teams, and site supervision teams to complete work in coordination with engineering and construction managers
Contribute to design review duties as required and per technical expertise
Communicate with higher officers and clients regarding project progress, deviations, interface points, etc., to ensure client satisfaction
Convene project meetings to plan activities, assess progress status, evaluate risks, and resolve issues
Certify project completion and claims made by the contractor

Project Manager (Development - OHL)

We are looking for a motivated and ambitious Project Manager to join our team on...

Location

United Kingdom , Coventry

Salary:

Not provided

Morgan Sindall Plc

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Strong knowledge of Overhead Line (OHL) Transmission systems and practices
Skilled in reading, interpreting, and developing detailed Scope of Works documents
Ability to drive accuracy and clarity in project planning and execution
Clear understanding of National Grid expectations and operational standards
Solid grasp of NEC (New Engineering Contract) frameworks and their application in project delivery

Job Responsibility

Support Overhead Line (OHL) opportunities throughout the tender and development phases of the project life cycle
Provide guidance to the Pre-Construction department during tender preparation
Collaborate with OHL resources to gather and organize scheme information
Deliver robust data to aid accurate pricing and tender submissions
Compile schedules that define clear scopes of work for subcontractor pricing
Participate in Tender Walkovers to assess project requirements and site conditions
Facilitate smooth handovers from tender or development stages to delivery teams

What we offer

Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days
Flexible and adaptable working
Family friendly policies and work/life approach
Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support
Contributory pension scheme
Annual bonus scheme
Recognition scheme and long service awards
Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance (if applicable to role)
Option to participate in share-save scheme
Discounts including cycle to work and gym membership

Fulltime

HSE Engineer

We are looking for an HSE Engineer for one of our clients.

Location

Saudi Arabia , Riyadh

Salary:

Not provided

Lobellia

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Safety engineer with minimum 10 years’ experience in 400 kV OHL or substations turnkey installations for similar project in nature and complexity
Must have proven record on working on similar projects, both on design and on construction phases
Must be able to demonstrate a strong attention to field safety and possess a strong knowledge of HSE management systems and HSE standards
Solid interpersonal, communication and influencing skills, ability to motivate diverse teams
Working language will be English (spoken and written)
Speaking Arabic would be appreciated (but not mandatory)
KSA driving licence mandatory

Job Responsibility

Be accountable and oversee site safety, health, and environmental aspects regularly to ensure a safe, environmentally friendly site environment with zero man-hour loss
Supervise the construction on HSE plan and aim for full compliance in accordance with the terms of the EPC Contracts
Monitor the EPC Contractors in order to ensure quality, health, safety, environment compliance to approved documentation
Promote company’s 10 life-saving rules, shared vigilance and transparency attitude
Lead safety inspections and incident/accident/near-miss analysis
Drive HSE performance to support Key Performance Indicators in line with projects requirements and monitoring of EPC/Subs KPIs
Follow-up QHSE action plans initiated by site detections, incident/accident analysis, management decisions
Maintain records of non-conformities, remedial actions, follow-up history, near-miss cases, lessons learned, and interface cases at the site level
Detect and anticipate issues/problems at site and suggest solutions in liaise with project management, client and EPC teams
Assist to take necessary corrective action to prevent future incidents

Fulltime

Civil Engineer

We are looking for a Civil Engineer for one of our clients.

Location

Saudi Arabia

Salary:

Not provided

Lobellia

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Civil engineer with minimum 10 years’ experience in 400 kV substation or OHL turnkey installations for similar project in nature and complexity
Proven record on working on similar projects, both on design and on construction phases
Able to demonstrate a strong attention to field safety
Working language will be English (spoken and written)

Job Responsibility

Supervise the construction and shall make efforts to ensure the expeditious and economical construction thereof in accordance with the terms of the EPC contracts
Monitor the EPC contractor in order to ensure quality, safety, schedule and compliance to approved design
Lead site inspections
Detect and anticipate issues/problems at site and suggest solutions in liaise with project management and EPC teams
Review and assess contractor's daily report
Ensure that the requirements of the construction contract are fully met by the contractor
Deliver contractual obligations and supervise the multidisciplinary team of engineers/inspectors, manage project progress, quality of the works, and monitor any changes in the design/construction
Establish the site office, identifiy resourcing requirements, organize the Supervision Team and oversee responsibilities of HSE, cost control, supervision and document control procedures
Ensure all required permits from all governmental agencies are secured and valid and available on site prior to commencing works
Review and implement all relevant project plans including construction programme, QA & QC Plan and organizational chart

Site Manager

The Site Manager role is a pivotal role within the SPT Business with the respons...

Location

United Kingdom , Glasgow

Salary:

Not provided

Morson Talent

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Significant experience in managing transmission construction projects
Ability to understand civil and structural design drawings and all inspection and testing regimes associated
Ability to implement quality assurance and environmental processes
Skilled in the use of PC & Microsoft Software Applications for planning and organising works, Power Points, Word, Excel, Project and able to use digital forms of communication TEAMS
Primary proven knowledge and experience of specification, design, maintenance, construction, and commissioning of civil works within the confines of a Transmission substation environment
Excellent negotiation and influencing skills
Strong leadership & planning skills
Extensive experience and knowledge in all current Health and Safety legislation & understand CDM 2015 regs & duty holder roles, most notably in delivering the Principal Contractor role
Proven ability to lead and work in a team and contractor’s environment
In addition, have experience in the application and compliance with GS6, HSG47, and Temporary works

Job Responsibility

Lead the on-site management and delivery of contracted works packages. Manage the works acting as Principal Contractor to ensure regulatory compliance with Health & Safety Law and CDM regulations 2015
Ensure Constructability and working methods are interpreted and aligned with Engineering Design scope, drawings, and standards, providing technical expertise and management of work packages
Drive the commercial management and administration of each work package including measuring & monitoring of time and cost against agreed delivery strategy
Manage contracted works and collaborate with Transmission Planning and Operational teams to establish safe work practices and minimise the impact on the high voltage system
Establish and ensure robust Contractor & Supplier quality management systems are created and monitored to ensure compliance with contract budget and increase the whole life asset whilst reducing OPEX
Ensure all Environmental Regulatory requirements are planned and managed through the contractor supply chain
Ensure Customer and Stakeholder engagement is focussed with regular planning and reporting updates
Drive agreed OFGEM regulatory targets for Sustainability and Biodiversity
Manage, and monitor CAPEX milestones to ensure regulatory outputs are attained
Ensure system access with regular collaboration and scheduling with Transmission Planners

Engineering Manager (OHL)

Morgan Sindall Plc

Location:
United Kingdom , Birmingham

Category:
Energy

Contract Type:
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Job Posted:
January 06, 2026

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